The funding is part of a $400 million payout from a multi-state opioid lawsuit that Wisconsin settled in February 2022 against several major pharmaceutical companies.
Voters will now decide whether judges should consider more factors when setting cash bail for Wisconsin defendants.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson, County Executive David Crowley and school district officials joined City Year Milwaukee volunteers Monday to beautify a school on Milwaukee’s north side.
Demonstrators from Women’s March and the Madison Abortion and Reproductive Rights Coalition for Healthcare (MARRCH) will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with a reproductive rights protest at the State Capitol.
Wisconsin will join 19 other U.S. states that have already banned the app in some capacity amid growing concerns over TikTok's data privacy.
Gov. Tony Evers promised to fight for abortion access and strengthen public education during his second term in a speech that embraced democratic tradition.
Gov. Tony Evers offered insight into the upcoming budget process and project initiatives to look forward to in 2023.
The bill guaranteeing federal recognition for same-sex and interracial marriage was sent to the house after passing the Senate in a historic bipartisan vote organized in part by Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
The University of Wisconsin System’s budget request also includes proposed funding for staff pay increases, diversity efforts, Title IX compliance, sustainability and student mental health programs.
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-elect Sara Rodriguez welcomed in the holidays with the annual State Capitol Holiday Tree lighting ceremony.
The decision leaves UW Health's ability to recognize the nurses union in legal limbo.
The spring state Supreme Court Elections will determine whether liberals or conservatives control the court ahead of rulings on abortion access and other important policies.
Democratic Sen. Melissa Agard was recently elected as Senate Minority Leader. She looks forward to the future, including that of her kids and youth across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced the allocation for library books and other essential school materials in partnership with State Superintendent Jill Underly.
Group of five senators lead charge to pass bill in “lame-duck” session.
After a tense midterm election in Wisconsin, compromise between Democrats and Republicans looks as rare as it was during the last four years.
Poll workers, student voter engagement personnel and Dane County polling data all indicate University of Wisconsin-Madison voters repeated high 2018 and 2020 marks this election cycle.
The Respect for Marriage Act is back on the Senate agenda after a group of bipartisan senators including Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin said they were “confident” a new amendment would garner enough votes to pass the bill.
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