New bills chart Republican vision for cannabis regulation
(10/23/25 9:00am)
Republican lawmakers are considering two bills that could alter marijuana access in Wisconsin.
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Thousands criticize ICE at Madison’s second ‘No Kings’ protest
(10/21/25 8:43pm)
Around 15,000 people gathered in downtown Madison Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and their recent immigration crackdowns across the country.
Republican bill would tie UW System tuition increases to inflation
(10/18/25 3:08am)
Republican lawmakers want to prohibit the University of Wisconsin System from increasing in-state undergraduate tuition by more than the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures changes in inflation over time.
Bill package aims to boost UW System affordability
(10/16/25 10:00am)
Democratic lawmakers introduced a package of bills on Oct. 9 hoping to strengthen Wisconsin’s higher education system, by ensuring college in Wisconsin is both affordable and accessible for in-state students.
Pints for public ed: Minocqua Brewing Company launches hard cider for public education
(10/16/25 7:00am)
Minocqua Brewing Company released its new Department of Public Education Cider to protest efforts to defund the federal Department of Education — the latest in its series of politically-themed beverages to support public education in Wisconsin.
Democratic lawmakers hope SWIFTIE Act reduces ticket prices
(10/15/25 2:37pm)
Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers introduced legislation Oct. 2 aiming to limit treacherous ticketing practices.
Legislators introduce competing abortion bills after Planned Parenthood pauses services
(10/10/25 5:50pm)
Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation on Oct. 1 to repeal all current abortion restrictions after Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) announced abortion services will pause statewide due to new federal limits on Medicaid funding.
Legislators push to crown the Monarch Wisconsin’s official butterfly
(10/09/25 4:37pm)
The Assembly Committee on Environment discussed a bipartisan bill to declare the endangered Monarch Butterfly the state’s official butterfly at a public hearing Sept. 25.
Republican gubernatorial candidate criticizes UW at campus visit
(10/09/25 7:00am)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Josh Schoemann discussed education policy, criticizing the University of Wisconsin System for excessively focusing on money and their lack of conservative faculty in a campus visit Tuesday hosted by the GOP Badgers.
Pocan raises alarm for free speech after Charlie Kirk death
(10/02/25 7:00am)
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, expressed concern for free speech at a press conference Sept. 24 as Wisconsinites and people across the country face job loss and other repercussions for remarks against recently killed conservative media personality Charlie Kirk.
UW students to lose local abortion access
(10/02/25 9:00am)
University of Wisconsin-Madison students will no longer have access to local abortion services, as Madison’s East Planned Parenthood clinic will pause performing abortions in October, forcing students seeking care to travel to the closest clinic located in Rockford, Ill. or independent practices in Milwaukee.
Republicans reintroduce campus free speech bill
(10/02/25 7:00am)
Republican lawmakers introduced a bill on free speech and academic freedom on college campuses, following longstanding concerns from conservative politicians on ideological diversity and free speech on Wisconsin college campuses.
Democrats reintroduce Right to Contraception Act
(09/30/25 8:14pm)
Community members Megan Lowe and her daughter Nora said they live in fear as access to contraceptives in Wisconsin sits on the chopping block.
Protesters rally against climate change at the Capitol
(09/30/25 7:00am)
An estimated 300 community members rallied from Library Mall to the capitol for environmental protections Sunday.
Legal scholars discuss Trump, gerrymandering and threats to democracy at Cap Times Idea Fest
(09/26/25 8:19pm)
Legal scholars kicked off Cap Times Idea Fest Sept. 8, setting an all-time high record for ticket sales on a panel discussing President Donald Trump, gerrymandering and the rule of law.
Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus celebrates first Hispanic Heritage Month
(09/26/25 7:00am)
Around 50 people gathered at the first Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus’ heritage month celebration with speeches, music and food, at the Capitol on Sep. 17.
Democratic Rep. Francesca Hong discusses bid for governor, vision for UW
(09/25/25 8:00am)
Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, discussed her policy goals and campaign for governor, highlighting concerns over funding cuts to the University of Wisconsin System, in an interview with The Daily Cardinal Tuesday.
Democratic governor candidate Kelda Roys slams Trump administration, supports investments in UW
(09/23/25 7:00am)
Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, discussed standing up to President Donald Trump’s administration, the importance of investing in the University of Wisconsin System and the critical role of governors in an interview with The Daily Cardinal on her decision to run for governor.
Pritzker talks preserving democracy, encourages peaceful protest at Cap Times Idea Fest
(09/18/25 7:00am)
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discussed the 2026 midterm election, preserving democracy and the national guard pulling out of Chicago in an interview with Washington Post Chief Political Correspondent Karen Tumulty at the Cap Times Idea Fest Saturday.
Proposed bill tracks rape kits, expands rights for sexual assault victims
(09/18/25 7:00am)
Rep. David Murphy, R-Greenville, was sexually assaulted at 4-years-old, leading him to introduce a bill providing a sexual assault survivor bill of rights and aiding victims by tracking rape kits.
