U.S. House Passes Bill To Avert Government Shutdown While Relief Talks Drag On

In an overwhelming 343-67 vote, House members backed the stopgap.

Battle Of Government Branches Over Boughs

A few Assembly Republicans thought it was important to station a tree inside the closed Capitol.

Elections Official Stands By At Rally As Speakers Spread Conspiracies, Promote Political Violence

The rally is stopping in 27 cities across the country in an attempt to somehow overturn the results of the election.

COVID-19 Vaccine On The Horizon, But Public Access Months Away

High-risk recipients will come first; timeline depends on how fast production ramps up.

Is Wisconsin’s Pandemic Prison Population Going Down Quickly Enough?

“We are not holding our breath,” say activists.

Trump’s Wisconsin Lawsuits Are Flaming Out But The Effects May Linger

Moving forward, Republican officials have signaled they may use the chaos they’ve sown to further restrict voting rights.

Hospitality Industry Gets Help, But Everyone Says More Is Needed

Evers says state also needs nearly $500 million through March to combat COVID-19

Wisconsin’s Pandemic Politics

Evers and Vos’ COVID plans showcase a stark contrast in state’s health direction

Georgia Congressman To Be First African American Chairman Of The House Agriculture Committee

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Scott’s position Thursday, along with other committee leaders.

New Pandemic Relief Proposal Rolled Out By Bipartisan Group In Congress

In a Tuesday press conference, lawmakers unveiled a four-month, $908 billion proposal.

Falling COVID-19 Numbers? It’s Too Soon To Celebrate

Positive-test rate as well as confirmed new cases are still dangerously high, according to DHS.

Republicans Attempt To Blow Up Elections Commission Meeting Because Chair Determined Biden Won

Elections lawyer Jeffrey Mandell says the Republicans are misinterpreting the law.

Wisconsin AG Sees Racism And ‘Untold Harm’ To Democracy By Republicans Disputing Election Results

Kaul: ‘An election isn’t a game of gotcha.’

WEC Chair Determines, But Doesn’t Yet Certify, Results Of Presidential Election

Determination from Democrat Ann Jacobs came over unclear objections from Republican commission members.

Report Finds Wisconsin Hospital Charity Care, Bad Debt Rose Again In 2019

Unpaid care at Wisconsin hospitals rose by $90 million in 2019.

Farmers Likely To See More Multinational Trade Deals Crafted In Biden Administration

Observers expect that Biden will work to boost trade by crafting multinational agreements.

How State Political Parties Helped Big Money Pay For This Year’s Elections

The system benefited swing states like Florida, North Carolina and Georgia more than states where races weren’t as close.

An Invisible Shopping Companion Flips The Black Friday Script

Retailers adjust and public health experts urge caution looking ahead to Black Friday in the pandemic.

Wisconsin’s Early Thanksgiving History

The Badger State has a long and rich Thanksgiving history.

The Painful, Futile, Ridiculous Wisconsin Recount (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Misinformation, maskless observers, poop emojis and a Nazi salute — this is what democracy looks like in 2020.

Immigration Advocates Push Biden To Not Just Bring Back DACA But Expand It

They want to see DACA written into law.

Stop Blaming People Of Color For The 2020 Election Mess (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Our willingness to turn out and vote in the last election and our voices are under intense scrutiny.

Washington At A Standstill, As States Face The Loss Of Federal Help Amid ‘The Worst Part Of The Crisis’

Federal support rushed through Congress in the pandemic’s early stages is set to end.

Biden Promises ‘No National Shutdown’ Despite Surge In COVID-19

President-elect Joe Biden pressed the urgent need for economic relief and a vaccine distribution plan.

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Is Everywhere, How Many Agencies Operate Where You Live?

Wisconsinites live under the jurisdiction of far more law enforcement agencies than just the municipal police.

Another Brick In The Capitol Wall?

Evers and Vos continue COVID-response talks through media.

Wisconsin’s Divisive Presidential Recount Begins

President Donald Trump’s campaign filed for a partial recount of Wisconsin’s presidential election results on Wednesday.

Hospitals CEO Urges Governor And Legislature To Act Together Quickly

COVID-19 appeal calls for statewide measures to curb spread, help hospitals

Soaring COVID-19 Cases Leave Contact Tracing Numbers Far Behind

With no hope for catching up, state leans on public communication to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

After Seven Months, Legislative COVID Response Is Back On The Table, Seasoned With Snark

Both sides — which have been in a standoff since the pandemic started — made public moves early this week.

Locked Up During The Waupun COVID Surge

“It’s a bad time to be in prison.”

Trump’s Last Gasp In Wisconsin (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Trump is taking his last stand in a swing state he desperately tried to win.

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Governor’s Emergency Powers

Case could end latest pandemic health emergency — and with it, state mask requirement.

After A Bitter Election, Forgive And Forget? (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: I am, frankly, not in the forgiving mood.

Georgia’s Runoff Elections For U.S. Senate Lure Big PACs Ready To Spend Cash

Two concurrent runoff elections could swing the balance of the Senate.

Pandemic Health Care Hospital, Nursing Home Staff Shortages Create Healthcare Bottleneck

DHS focuses on expanding the workforce to ease the backlog from the pandemic surge

Hybrid Education May Not Work

According to some experts could be the worst of all solutions

Billionaire GOP Donors Who Fought Evers’ Public Health Measures Contract COVID-19

The Uihleins attended the White House election eve watch party.

Assembly Elections Chair Calls For Transparency

Rep. Sanfelippo did not speak for the committee says Chair Tusler.

Wisconsin Republicans In Congress Chime In On Trump Claims Of A Stolen Election

Minority Leader Schumer says, “The Republicans have no legal case. They are politically distraught.”