Incarcerated workers make just a fraction of minimum wage, and that probably won't change anytime soon
(03/25/21 7:00am)
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Wisconsin State Legislature scraps bill to recognize Black History Month, honors Rush Limbaugh
(03/24/21 7:00am)
Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate voted to honor conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh last week, while also voting against recognizing Black History Month.
In-person absentee voting for Spring Election begins Tuesday
(03/23/21 1:09pm)
In-person absentee voting began Tuesday for the 2021 Spring Election on April 6. On Election Day, polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
People with certain medical conditions will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Monday
(03/22/21 7:00am)
On Monday, individuals age 16 and older with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, a week earlier than previously expected.
Republicans on building commission reject Evers’ capital budget, which includes UW System projects
(03/19/21 7:00am)
The State Building Commission deadlocked on Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget Wednesday, which includes over $1 billion in UW System projects.
Citizens advocate for non-partisan redistricting at public forum
(03/18/21 7:00am)
The People’s Maps Commission held a public hearing last Thursday in Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District — which includes the city of Madison — where citizens voiced concerns about partisan gerrymandering in the redistricting process.
Meriter Hospital nurses plan strike for new contract agreement
(03/17/21 7:00am)
Nurses at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital notified hospital administrators of their plan to go on strike starting March 24 in an effort for a new contract agreement.
Restaurant workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
(03/16/21 7:00am)
As state health officials prepare to expand Wisconsin’s rollout, restaurant workers became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
Trans rights activists push for awareness after proposals to ban transgender athletes
(03/15/21 7:00am)
Madison residents marched from Dayton Street up to the State Capitol on Friday to advocate for transgender rights and bring awareness to discrimination against the Wisconsin transgender community.
Racial disparities task force considers police conduct policies
(03/13/21 7:00am)
The Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities Subcommittee on Law Enforcement Policies and Standards met Thursday to discuss officer misconduct, use of force and duty to intervene, data collection, no-knock search warrants, community engagement and school resource officers.
One year of COVID-19: Where Wisconsin stands now
(03/11/21 8:00am)
Over one million Wisconsin residents have received at least one vaccine dose, nearly double the number of cumulative total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
GOP bills would limit Gov. Evers’ pandemic powers, allow dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines
(03/10/21 8:00am)
State Republicans introduced legislation yesterday that would limit Governor Evers’ pandemic powers and complicate his use of emergency powers, following a succession of court cases aimed to restrict the governor’s powers.
Lawmakers propose Equal Rights Amendment to Wisconsin’s Constitution
(03/09/21 8:00am)
Legislative Democrats introduced the Equal Rights Amendment to Wisconsin’s Constitution Monday.
International Women's Day: How sexism still exists in the White House
(03/08/21 8:00am)
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s look at one of the most absurd American traditions: The first lady.
Bill that would require Holocaust education passes in committee
(03/08/21 8:00am)
The Senate Committee on Education passed a bill Friday that would require Wisconsin schools to include the Holocaust and other genocides in their social studies curriculum.
Task force discusses climate priorities in state budget
(03/05/21 8:00am)
The Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change met Thursday to discuss their recommendations in the governor’s biennial budget, including an Office of Environmental Justice and funds for green job training and clean energy research.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands in Wisconsin
(03/04/21 8:00am)
Wisconsin has ramped up its vaccine rollout, as more groups are now eligible to receive the vaccine and the state will receive doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Rep. Dittrich introduces legislation to ban transgender student athletes from participating in women’s sports
(03/03/21 8:05am)
Two new Republican bills would ban transgender student athletes from participating in women’s sports from elementary school through college in Wisconsin.
Republican lawmakers ask Evers to prioritize funding for in-person school districts
(03/02/21 8:00am)
On Monday, a group of 52 Republican lawmakers called on Gov. Tony Evers to distribute the rest of the state’s federal educational COVID-19 relief funds to districts that have been teaching in-person since the beginning of the 2020-21 school year.
Evers signs bill to begin modernizing unemployment system
(03/01/21 8:00am)
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill to begin updating the state’s outdated unemployment system and put back in place the suspension of the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits Thursday.
