Climate change’s extreme weather effects cause trouble for Wisconsin dairy farmers
By Molly Davis | Apr. 18, 2019Jim Goodman was a dairy farmer for more than 40 years. He retired in the summer of 2018, labeling the work an “economic suicide.”
Jim Goodman was a dairy farmer for more than 40 years. He retired in the summer of 2018, labeling the work an “economic suicide.”
With all representatives in agreement that the Lincoln Hills School for Boys should close, debates sparked over where to relocate, influencing stalls in construction and questions about the environmental soundness of Outagamie County.
Attorney General Josh Kaul pulled Wisconsin out of a multi-state lawsuit today that challenged an Environmental Protection Agency analysis regarding increased regulations on hazardous air pollutants.
Congress ideology rankings by the American Conservative Union Foundation highlighted the split partisanship of Wisconsin’s legislators, maintaining the state’s notorious purple reputation.
Nearly 100 years after Wisconsin became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #19 with an aim to support women throughout Wisconsin today at the Capitol.
Oneida Nation Chairman, Tehassi Hill delivered the annual State of the Tribes Address where he aimed to strengthen the relationship between the tribal and state governments Tuesday at the Capitol.
"There is no better thing to talk about this week than Marsy's Law," Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville, said during a National Crime Victims’ Rights week press conference in the Senate Chambers Tuesday.
In light of a U.S. Court of Appeals permitting Wisconsin’s dismissal from the multi-state lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers called out the GOP for “blocking the will of the people” by stopping the expansion of health care.
For the first time in 10 years, nonpartisan redistricting legislation was introduced in the governor’s proposed budget. Gov. Tony Evers believes the move will create more equitable elections and check what he sees as long-standing Republican gerrymandering practices.
Judge Brian Hagedorn prevailed over Judge Lisa Neubauer in the close race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, but not by enough votes to push over the one percent margin for recount.
Residents of Wisconsin will elect a new state Supreme Court justice Tuesday, and both Democrats and Republicans are seeking to utilize younger voters to spread the word about the election.
District 3 Court of Appeals ruled to keep in place some of the legislation enacted during last December’s extraordinary sessions despite two Dane County circuit judges granting injunctions to remove them.
Overlooking the melting lake on the Monona Terrace, about 450 environmentalists and Wisconsinites joined together to fight for progressive climate change policies during Conservation Lobby Day Wednesday.
Gov. Tony Evers rescinded 82 appointees nominated during the lame duck December legislative session by former Gov. Scott Walker, once again putting the Republican held Legislature at odds with the Governor.
To combat Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic, Attorney General Josh Kaul appealed to the Department of Justice for support and funding in his investigation against opioid distributors.
The College Democrats hosted an early voting event with Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Lisa Neubauer to learn more about her platform before walking to Memorial Union to cast their early votes for the general election Monday.
Last week saw two decisions take place in Madison that sent ripples throughout the capital and state.
As Wisconsin experiences a shortage in mental health services, the number of suicides has spiked, influencing advocates and leaders to raise their voices together in hopes of reducing the rate and improving access to care.
Wisconsin joined 19 other states in a lawsuit challenging the national emergency President Donald Trump declared in order to fund a border wall without congressional approval.
As part of Gov. Tony Evers proposed budget, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced a plan that could potentially help UW System graduates restructure their student loans Monday.