Wisconsin Democrats revive paid leave fight
(02/16/24 10:58pm)
Democratic state lawmakers unveiled a proposal Wednesday that would allow Wisconsin workers up to 14 weeks of paid family and medical leave per year.
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Q&A: Dane County foster care specialist discusses hardships, hopes with the system
(02/16/24 8:00am)
Dawn Douglas has worked in the Dane County foster care system for 35 years. A social worker by trade, Douglas has always been passionate about connecting at-risk youth with a loving home.
Free speech debates persist across campuses. Wisconsin leaders struggle with solutions
(02/15/24 11:00am)
University of Wisconsin System campuses have seen continued debates over belonging, free expression, and social and political identity in recent months as Republican lawmakers seek to fund free speech programs.
Wisconsin Legislature approves Evers' maps
(02/13/24 7:33pm)
The Republican-controlled Legislature passed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ legislative maps proposal in a vote Tuesday.
Republican bill would ban race consideration in college aid
(02/08/24 8:18pm)
A bill to ban race-based consideration in Wisconsin college financial aid programs could potentially overhaul accessibility to higher education for minority students.
Republican-led bill would fund UW free speech office
(02/07/24 8:00am)
Lawmakers on an Assembly committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would allocate $500,000 to free speech programming at the University of Wisconsin System.
Republican lawmaker sends late night anti-trans email in response to child marriage proposal
(02/07/24 8:00am)
A Republican lawmaker responded to a co-sponsorship memo regarding child marriage on Friday with an email saying he would add an amendment against gender-affirming healthcare for minors.
Democratic bills address news deserts in Wisconsin
(02/04/24 6:27pm)
Democratic lawmakers unveiled a series of bills Thursday to boost local journalism in rural communities.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Evers lawsuit against GOP’s ‘legislative vetoes’
(02/02/24 11:15pm)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit arguing the Republican-controlled Legislature’s block of conservation projects violates the Wisconsin Constitution.
Evers defends redistricting veto at WisPolitics event
(02/02/24 4:57pm)
Gov. Tony Evers defended his redistricting veto and touted healthcare and education investments ahead of the upcoming legislative session in remarks at a WisPolitics luncheon Tuesday.
Republican bill would use AI to reduce Wisconsin's state agency workforce
(02/01/24 2:52pm)
Two Wisconsin Republicans circulated a proposal late Wednesday that would require state agencies to use artificial intelligence tools to reduce workforce needs.
Democratic bill would ban firearms on UW grounds
(01/31/24 2:34pm)
A newly introduced bill by Democratic lawmakers would prohibit the possession of firearms on public and private university campuses, bringing the institutions in line with other gun-free spaces in Wisconsin.
Evers vetoes maps passed by the Legislature
(01/30/24 6:34pm)
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed to Republicans’ most recent map proposals Tuesday after promising to reject the maps last week.
Four takeaways from Evers’ 2024 State of the State address
(01/25/24 11:56pm)
Gov. Tony Evers gave his sixth State of the State address Tuesday night, declaring 2024 the “Year of the Worker,” highlighting workforce struggles, environmental threats and reproductive action.
Assembly Republicans pass proposed legislative maps. Evers will veto.
(01/24/24 10:35pm)
After hours of closed-door deliberations, the Wisconsin Assembly passed new legislative maps Wednesday that are all but certain to die under Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ veto pen.
Rise of the zombie deer: Wisconsinites grapple with increase in CWD cases
(01/25/24 9:00am)
In the heartland of Wisconsin, deer are facing a formidable adversary: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), colloquially referred to as “zombie deer disease.”
Evers eliminates out-of-pocket contraceptive costs for BadgerCare Plus recipients
(01/24/24 1:08am)
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Tuesday evening he will direct the Department of Health Services to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for BadgerCare Plus recipients seeking emergency and daily contraception.
Baldwin champions abortion rights at roundtable talk ahead of 2024 election
(01/23/24 4:05pm)
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joined state Democratic leaders at a roundtable event Sunday evening to discuss abortion rights and reproductive health care ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Republican bill would ban abortion after 14 weeks in Wisconsin
(01/23/24 8:00am)
Lawmakers held a hearing on a Republican-led bill to approve a 14-week abortion ban through a binding statewide referendum Monday, drawing criticism from Democrats and anti-abortion groups.
Kamala Harris defends abortion rights ahead of presidential election
(01/22/24 7:53pm)
BIG BEND, Wis. — Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her nationwide “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour Monday in Waukesha County, where she bolstered abortion rights and demanded federal lawmakers restore Roe v. Wade as part of President Joe Biden’s reelection effort.
