Democratic bills address news deserts in Wisconsin
By Carter Burg | Feb. 4, 2024In a Tuesday press conference, Democratic lawmakers announced a package of bills to address the ongoing decline of local journalism in Wisconsin.
In a Tuesday press conference, Democratic lawmakers announced a package of bills to address the ongoing decline of local journalism in Wisconsin.
The court’s liberal majority agreed to hear Evers’ lawsuit contending Wisconsin Republicans acted unconstitutionally when blocking conservation project funds.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Gov. Tony Evers detailed his veto against a Republican-approved map proposal and touted his lawsuit against Republican lawmakers.
GOP lawmakers introduced the proposal as part of a package of bills on artificial intelligence.
The proposed bill would mirror other gun-free public spaces amid student and faculty concerns over safety.
Gov. Tony Evers rebuked Republican’s most recent map proposals for the ongoing redistricting case Tuesday, after signaling a veto a few days prior.
In his sixth State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers urged Republican lawmakers to establish a bipartisan plan to tackle the workforce shortage while unveiling a new birth control program to cut costs for BadgerPlus Members.
In the heartland of Wisconsin, deer are facing a formidable adversary: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), colloquially referred to as “zombie deer disease.”
The Assembly passed Republican maps approved by the Senate on Tuesday, which made slight changes to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed maps.
Gov. Evers announced a new policy to allow BadgerCare Plus members free over-the-counter contraceptives during his annual State of State Address.
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin led a roundtable discussion with state leaders and health workers about the current state of reproductive care in Wisconsin.
Although the bill does not offer exceptions for rape and incest, some anti-abortion groups said it was not restrictive enough.
Vice President Kamala Harris' fifth visit to Wisconsin kicked off her “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour.
Vice President Kamala Harris' fifth visit to the state will kick off her “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour.
Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill seeking to reduce the tax burden. Wisconsinites could see student loan forgiveness.
Early analysis indicates Republican control will be put to the test, but their legislative advantage will not diminish.
Republicans introduced a proposal that would allow Wisconsinites to legally obtain marijuana for medical uses for the first time.
Gov. Tony Evers criticized Republican-led attempts to weaken DEI programs and applauded a recent court ruling ordering new legislative maps in Wisconsin.
In a Thursday interview, Gov. Tony Evers said students in Wisconsin do not receive debt forgiveness and aren’t aware of a tax exemption on their loans.
Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday he intends to support a proposal to create a nonresident tuition exemption for DACA recipients in Wisconsin.