STATE NEWS

Wisconsin joins states requesting court order for TikTok to comply with investigation

By Tyler Katzenberger | Mar. 9

An amicus brief filed by Attorney General Josh Kaul alleges TikTok failed to properly provide internal communication records about the app’s effects on youth mental health.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates ramp up ad spending, targeting ahead of April election

By Nadya Hayasi | Mar. 7

With control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court at stake, candidates are using targeted ads to rally base voters.

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STATE NEWS

New UW-Madison engineering building, indoor sports complex in Evers’ capital budget proposal

By Sydney Steidl | Mar. 3

Of the $3.8 billion of statewide recommended spending, nearly half is allocated to UW System campuses. 

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STATE NEWS

Black leaders, community members raise their voices at Capitol advocacy day

By Hina Suzuki | Mar. 2

More than 200 participants learned how to advocate for policy issues and fight for equality at the Black Advocacy Day on Tuesday, hosted by the Black Legislative Action Coalition of Wisconsin. 

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STATE NEWS

‘People don’t come north to see stumps and blacktop’: Wisconsin’s largest land conservation project in state history faces roadblocks

By Erik Pfantz | Mar. 1

Debates about tax revenue, land use, housing and employment needs sit at the center of a proposal to conserve the Pelican River Forest in northwestern Wisconsin.

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STATE NEWS

Janet Protasiewicz, Daniel Kelly advance in Wisconsin Supreme Court election

By Zach Kaplan | Feb. 24

Protasiewicz, a liberal, and Kelly, a conservative, will square off on April 4 in an election that could determine the fate of Wisconsin’s abortion and redistricting policy.

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STATE NEWS

Evers allocates $305 million for UW System in state budget

By Ava Menkes | Feb. 23

Key takeaways for the UW System from Evers’ budget include expanded financial aid, uncertainty for a tuition freeze extension and funding for student journalism.

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STATE NEWS

Who foots the bill? Republicans’ flat income tax proposal for Wisconsin, explained

By Alexander Tan | Feb. 23

Republicans’ flat tax proposal promises to attract business. It may also slash state revenue while rewarding Wisconsin’s wealthiest.  

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STATE NEWS

Q&A: UW professor explains why you should care about shared revenue

By Liam Beran | Feb. 20

Dr. Ross T. Milton, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs, explained how shared revenue funding affects local government services like EMS, fire and policing.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Jennifer Dorow joins College Republicans for online forum

By Tanner Higgins | Feb. 17

Dorow framed herself as the “prime candidate” for the open seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court as she prepares for the primary election this upcoming Tuesday against three other candidates.

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STATE NEWS

‘Pragmatism, not politics’: Evers focuses on mental health, K-12 funding, housing in budget address

By Mia Salbego | Feb. 17

The governor's budget, which included priorities to boost school funding and introduce tax cuts, garnered mixed responses from Republicans. 

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin Tuition Promise ‘probably not’ something Republicans will fund in upcoming budget, Vos says

By Tyler Katzenberger | Feb. 16

Assembly Majority Leader Robin Vos said Republicans are unlikely to fulfill the University of Wisconsin System’s $24.5 million request to cover tuition and fees for an estimated 8,000 low-income students.

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STATE NEWS

Updated: Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects UW Health’s petition to determine if they can voluntarily recognize UW Nurses Union

By Ava Menkes | Feb. 16

UW nurses applauded the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court rejection of UW Health’s request while the WERC decision stays established.

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STATE NEWS

Democrats call for the removal of Robert Spindell following remarks about voter suppression

By Carson McGrath | Feb. 15

Wisconsin Democrats called for the removal of Robert Spindell last Thursday after the Wisconsin Elections Commissioner vice chair made comments boasting minority voter suppression in Milwaukee.  

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin sees spike in Toxic Shock Syndrome cases, first since 2011

By Allie Waino | Feb. 15

Five cases of TSS have been reported in Wisconsin since July 2022.

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STATE NEWS

Evers announces budget initiatives to assist Wisconsin veterans

By Maggie Zale | Feb. 14

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers pledged to invest millions into Wisconsin’s veterans less than a week before he unveils the full 2023-25 biennial budget. 

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STATE NEWS

Republicans accuse Evers of ‘insufficient response’ to Milwaukee police officer’s death

By Zoe Kukla | Feb. 10

A group of Republican lawmakers said Gov. Tony Evers’ tweets weren’t enough after Milwaukee police officer Peter Jerving was shot and killed on duty Tuesday morning.