UW-Madison professor announces Republican candidacy for attorney general
(04/20/21 2:10am)
Conservative UW-Madison political science professor Ryan Owens announced his bid for Wisconsin attorney general Monday.
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State continues pause on Johnson and Johnson vaccine, over a quarter of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated
(04/19/21 7:00am)
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) said Friday that they will continue the pause on administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines until a federal recommendation is made to lift it.
Top Republican lawmaker rules out marijuana legalization
(04/18/21 8:37pm)
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, said Thursday that the Republican-controlled state legislature will not legalize recreational or medical marijuana.
‘Allow us to do the work’: DNR wants budget to include funding for PFAS testing
(04/15/21 7:00am)
Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole asked the state’s budget writing committee to support investments to address PFAS contamination across the state last week.
Rep. Hong introduces bill that would recognize May as APIDA Heritage Month
(04/14/21 7:00am)
Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) and Senator Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) introduced a joint bill to the legislation that marks the month of May as Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month in Wisconsin Tuesday.
Thompson, Blank tour aging Humanities building, ask legislature to invest in new facilities
(04/13/21 7:00am)
UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson and UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank toured the Mosse Humanities Building and discussed proposals for new College of Letters and Science and Engineering buildings Monday.
Cases of COVID-19 rising in Wisconsin
(04/12/21 7:00am)
New confirmed cases of COVID-19 are rising in Wisconsin as public health officials warn about the spread of variants in the state.
Legislation would allow attorney general to file lawsuits over civil rights violations
(04/09/21 7:00am)
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and two Democratic lawmakers proposed legislation Thursday that would allow the attorney general to investigate and file lawsuits over civil rights violations.
Alliant Energy Center becomes FEMA vaccination site as residents encounter accessibility issues
(04/08/21 11:18pm)
Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that the vaccination clinic at the Alliant Energy Center will receive federal support from FEMA beginning Wednesday.
Jill Underly wins state superintendent race
(04/07/21 3:37am)
Democrat-backed candidate Jill Underly won the statewide race for Wisconsin superintendent Tuesday night, beating out Deb Kerr.
Kaul, lawmakers support gun reform measures in wake of mass shootings
(04/06/21 7:00am)
Attorney General Josh Kaul, Sen. Melissa Agard, D-Madison, and Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, met Thursday to discuss the firearm provisions in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal.
State superintendent candidates discuss mental health, other education issues at forum
(04/02/21 5:24pm)
State superintendent candidates Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly met for a conversation centered around questions from Wisconsin students Wednesday.
Restaurants, taverns can serve to-go mixed drinks under new law
(04/01/21 7:00am)
Last week, Gov. Tony Evers signed into law on Friday a measure allowing retailers to sell cocktails and wine to-go after the bill received broad bipartisan support in the state legislature.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Evers cannot issue multiple emergency declarations, strikes down mask mandate
(03/31/21 3:43pm)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its ruling Wednesday that Gov. Tony Evers unlawfully issued multiple public health emergency orders in response to the pandemic. The ruling also ends the statewide mask mandate.
Gov. Evers announces general public will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 5
(03/30/21 9:56pm)
Gov. Evers announced Tuesday that all Wisconsinites above the age of 16 will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination on April 5.
Gov. Evers plans to prioritize small businesses, expand broadband with federal funding
(03/30/21 7:00am)
Gov. Tony Evers announced his spending plan for the $3.2 billion the state received from the American Rescue Plan Monday. He also vetoed a bill that would have given Republicans in the legislature oversight of the federal funding.
Health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases increase and new variant is identified
(03/29/21 7:00am)
Health officials urged caution in Wisconsin as new COVID-19 cases increased slightly and a new strain was identified Thursday, as vaccinations pick up across the state.
Wisconsin to receive about $560 million for HEERF, among other federal relief funds
(03/26/21 7:00am)
State and local government and educational institutions in Wisconsin are expected to receive $3.21 billion in funding from the federal government as part of the latest COVID-19 relief fund — the American Rescue Plan. UW System institutions are expected to receive about $275 million.
Bleed Shamelessly fights period poverty in Wisconsin, advocates to end tampon tax
(03/25/21 12:57pm)
Nitya Patil, an organizer with Bleed Shamelessly, believes that even in progressive areas like Dane County, a lot of work remains to destigmatize menstruation.
Wisconsin’s $7.25 minimum wage has not increased since 2009. It’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
(03/25/21 12:55pm)
In March, Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced an “Economic Justice Bill of Rights for All Wisconsinites,” which, among other provisions, includes an “equitable, living-income and livelihood.”
