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Republican-backed bills aim to require police officers in Milwaukee schools, faster reporting of sexual misconduct

(03/07/25 8:00am)

Wisconsin lawmakers debated two Republican-backed bills aimed at strengthening school safety at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) through implementing school resource officers (SROs), and requiring public schools across the state to provide quicker notice to parents if their child is a victim of sexual misconduct by a school employee at a public hearing Wednesday.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/republican-backed-bills-aim-to-require-police-officers-in-milwaukee-schools-faster-reporting-of-sexual-misconduct

Democratic lawmakers introduce new bill to address gaps from federal funding freeze

(03/07/25 12:16am)

Democratic lawmakers announced Tuesday they will introduce a stopgap piece of legislation to help offset President Donald Trump administration’s cuts to federal grants and loans.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/democratic-lawmakers-introduce-new-bill-to-address-gaps-from-federal-funding-freeze

New Marquette Law School poll reveals lack of knowledge on Supreme Court candidates

(03/06/25 10:00pm)

Marquette Law School released its latest poll of Wisconsin voters Wednesday, revealing a lack of knowledge on candidates as the state faces elections for Supreme Court and State Superintendent of Public Instruction on April 1.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/new-marquette-law-school-poll-reveals-lack-of-knowledge-on-supreme-court-candidates

WisDems launch People v. Musk campaign against Brad Schimel

(03/06/25 8:00am)

The Wisconsin Democrats announced Tuesday the launch of “People v. Elon Musk”, a political campaign aimed at pushing back against the billionaire's influence in the state judicial system.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/wisdems-launch-people-v-musk-campaign-against-brad-schimel

Wisconsin rail advocates push for expansion, increased service

(03/06/25 10:00am)

A newly formed coalition of passenger rail associations and advocacy groups gathered Tuesday to promote Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal, which includes funding to expand passenger rail service and increase train frequencies in Wisconsin.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/wisconsin-rail-advocates-push-for-expansion-increased-service

Republican lawmakers introduce legislation targeting trans athletes

(03/05/25 10:29pm)

Republican lawmakers introduced legislation that would ban transgender girls in Wisconsin K-12 schools and transgender women attending University of Wisconsin System schools and Wisconsin technical colleges from participating on teams or playing sports that reflect their gender identity.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/republican-lawmakers-introduce-legislation-targeting-trans-athletes

Abortion rights supporters champion Crawford at Wisconsin Capitol rally

(03/05/25 8:00am)

Wendy Riester had an abortion 50 years ago. At the time, she had an IUD which became dislodged, requiring her to get an abortion after her doctor said she had a 95% chance of death from infection.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/abortion-rights-supporters-champion-crawford-at-wisconsin-capitol-rally

Republican lawmakers introduce bill to lower drug costs, increase transparency

(03/05/25 8:00am)

Republican lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday to reform pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices by lowering drug costs and increasing transparency in Wisconsin during a press conference.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/republican-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-lower-drug-costs-increase-transparency

‘We’re in the fierce urgency of now’: Wisconsin lawmakers push for climate accountability bill

(03/05/25 12:01am)

Democratic lawmakers introduced a new climate accountability bill on Tuesday, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/were-in-the-fierce-urgency-of-now-wisconsin-lawmakers-push-for-climate-accountability-bill

Climate Accountability Act 2025

(03/04/25 8:06pm)

Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde, D-Milwaukee, unveils bill to hold the Legislature accountable for meeting international greenhouse gas reduction target on March 4, 2025.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/multimedia/7603d40e-0fce-4b3b-90b8-a2da149abb82

Wisconsin Humanities announces mental health initiative in partnership with tribal communities

(03/04/25 6:20pm)

Wisconsin Humanities launched its Community Powered Tribal Health Initiative (CPTHI) Feb. 26 to address the mental health epidemic impacting Wisconsin’s tribal communities.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/wisconsin-humanities-announces-mental-health-initiative-in-partnership-with-tribal-communities

Study committee reviews bills to improve emergency mental health procedures for minors

(03/01/25 9:50pm)

A study committee proposed a package of six bills aimed at strengthening youth mental health support and intervention at a Joint Legislative Council meeting Wednesday.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/study-committee-reviews-bills-to-improve-emergency-mental-health-procedures-for-minors

State-Tribal Relations committee recommends granting tribes more say in American Indian language studies

(02/28/25 8:16pm)

Wisconsin’s Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations proposed a package of legislation to protect students who wear tribal regalia, increase transparency and grant tribes more say in American Indian language studies in K-12 public schools at a Joint Legislative Council meeting Wednesday.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/state-tribal-relations-committee-recommends-granting-tribes-more-say-in-american-indian-language-studies

‘We're here together to call for justice’: Lawmakers, community members gather at Capitol for Black Advocacy Day

(02/28/25 8:00am)

Lawmakers and Madison community members gathered at the Capitol Thursday for Black Advocacy Day to address ways to better support Black communities in Wisconsin.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/were-here-together-to-call-for-justice-lawmakers-community-members-gather-at-capitol-for-black-advocacy-day

Newly circulated bill would curb tech-enabled rent collusion by landlords

(02/28/25 3:43am)

Two Wisconsin Democrats released a proposal Wednesday to prohibit tech-enabled price fixing schemes in an attempt to prevent landlords from charging unfair and monopolistic rent.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/newly-circulated-bill-would-curb-tech-enabled-rent-collusion-by-landlords

Rothman, Mnookin discuss Evers’ budget proposal, the Wisconsin Idea during conference

(02/27/25 9:00am)

University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman and UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin spoke at the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) Legislative Conference Tuesday, discussing Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal, in-state employment opportunities and mental health.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/rothman-mnookin-discuss-evers-budget-proposal-the-wisconsin-idea-during-conference

Republican-controlled committee passes tentative collective bargaining agreements between Wisconsin, UW System, UW-Madison, trades unions

(02/26/25 10:36pm)

The Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) passed three tentative collective bargaining agreements that would raise trades’ workers wages by 4.12% this year to adjust for inflation and changes in the labor market at a public hearing and executive session on Wednesday.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/republican-controlled-committee-passes-tentative-collective-bargaining-agreements-between-wisconsin-uw-system-uw-madison-trades-unions

Evers proposes butter-themed Wisconsin license plates

(02/26/25 8:00am)

Gov. Tony Evers introduced a proposal in the state budget Feb. 18 to create new butter-themed plates for Wisconsin motorists. The butter-themed plate would feature a yellow background to resemble butter, celebrating the state's rich dairy heritage.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/evers-proposes-butter-themed-wisconsin-license-plates

Alleged AI nondisclosure, Elon Musk-backed attack ads: A breakdown of Wisconsin Supreme Court advertisements

(02/25/25 8:00am)

Ad wars in the high-stakes race for the control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are in full force as candidates race toward the April 1 election.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/alleged-ai-nondisclosure-elon-musk-backed-attack-ads-a-breakdown-of-wisconsin-supreme-court-advertisements

Yes, Popeyes is coming to State Street

(02/25/25 12:58am)

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will open near the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus on State Street in late March or April, according to Amyn Ali, who is franchising the restaurant with two partners.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/yes-popeyes-is-coming-to-state-street

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