Kaul Sues To Remove Natural Resources Board Member

Fred Prehn, appointed to the Natural Resources Board by former governor Scott Walker, has refused to vacate his seat for months.

More Monarch Habitat In Wisconsin

105,000 acres of space for new or enhanced monarch butterfly habitat opens in Wisconsin.

Panhandler Ordinance Raises Questions And Criticism

Wauwatosa’s panhandler ordinance raises questions about how communities should address homelessness.

How Congress Will Attempt To Expand Social Programs Since FDR

Congress will attempt the biggest expansion of U.S. social programs since FDR. Here are ways it might happen in the coming weeks in D.C.

National Park Service Renews Mask Mandate For All Visitors

The park service renewed mask mandates for all visitors, workers and volunteers inside service buildings regardless of vaccination status.

Wisconsin's Wolf Hunt: 5 Things To Know

Wildlife officials doubled the wolf harvest quota after scientists warned the species could become endangered again.

Census Data Arrival Revives Redistricting Discussion

Census data released Thursday would kick off the state's redistricting process.

Trump Praises Brandtjen, Criticizes Vos

The former president is praises another Wisconsin representative and takes a shot at the Assembly Speaker.

Partisan Divide Over COVID-19 Vaccine In WI: Poll

Two-thirds of voters have started the COVID-19 vaccine, but there’s a partisan divide over the shot.

Marquette Poll Shows WI Voter Divides

The latest Marquette Law School Poll says that voters are split on the state's direction.

Most SE Wisconsin Customers Will Get Power Back By Friday

We Energies said that 95 percent of its customers will get their power back by the end of Friday.

Heated Meeting Over Quota For Fall Wolf Hunt

Natural Resources Board chair with expired term tries to boot senator from public meeting.

Opinion: Nonsense About Critical Race Theory Will Do Real Harm

The new bugaboo will have breathtaking penalties for telling the truth in classrooms.

Dem Ron Kind Announces Retirement, Bows Out From 2022 Reelection

Ron Kind won't seek reelection in 2022, leaving the race for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District wide open.

Evers Blasts GOP Legislators On Anti-Voter Bills Before Vetoes

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers wrote responses to six bills before vetoing them.

WI Democrats Seek Public Hearing On Fair Maps Bills

A Democratic senator and representative want to hold a public hearing on redistricting.

Private Security Pitched Services To Kenosha Sheriff After Unrest

A company that trains armed citizens’ groups contacted Kenosha Sheriff David Beth days after the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting.

Aid Money Unspent As Moratorium Buys Time For Vulnerable Tenants

Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal rental assistance unspent as CDC extends eviction moratorium.

'Let The People Speak First' Representative Proposes New Rules

Rep. Considine proposes new rules prioritizing citizens over politicians and lobbyists at public hearings.

WI Elections Commission Deactivates Thousands Of Voters

The commission to removes voters who have moved, died or not voted in four years from the active voter list.

New COVID-19 Surge Brings Vaccine Mandates As Masks Return

Proposed legislation would forbid requirements for the shot, but faces likely veto.

GOP-Led Committee Votes To Block COVID Measures At UW Schools

Legal institutes discuss the validity of the vote and universities institute mandates anyway.

Eviction Ban Expires After Extension Attempt Fails

The federal eviction ban expired Saturday after Congressional Democrats' attempt to extend it fails.

Bradley Foundation Money Goes Into U.S. Election Audit

Wisconsin institution is putting the big bucks into audits and rally calls.

Federal Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers Advances Without 2 Reps

Two Wisconsin representatives didn't vote on a federal bill to protect workers affected by pregnancy and childbirth.

Sen. Nass Moves To Kneecap UW System’s COVID Measures

A Wisconsin senator proposes that the UW System gets approval from a Republican-held committee before adopting mask or vaccination policies.

Solar Plant Project Will Power Up This Year In Iowa County

The WEC Energy Group and an Illinois developer are building a 300-megawatt solar farm in western Wisconsin to power about 90,000 homes.

Housing Advocates Brace For "Eviction Apocalypse"As Moratorium Ends Soon

The moratorium that protected millions of American renters is set to expire July 31.

GOP Donor Group Releases Agenda For Surprise Legislative Session

Republicans announced the agenda for veto override vote Tuesday.

Baldwin, Moore Call For Civil Rights Probe Of Wauwatosa PD

Top elected officials call for probe as public continues to learn about department's protest operations.

COVID-19 Rises Again As Rapidly Spreading Delta Mutation Takes Hold

Get vaccinated, say health officials — and be willing to wear a mask in crowds while cases are increasing.

The Limits Of Student Poverty Data

Comparing school achievement using economically disadvantaged data doesn't work.

Enviro Groups Urge Kaul To Remove GOP Natural Resources Board Chair

Prehn, a Republican, has refused to leave his position, even though his term expired May 1.

Democrats Unite Around ‘Climate Corps’ That Could Employ Youth

Baldwin and Pocan support the idea of combining the goals of combating climate change and creating jobs for youth.

US House Passes PFAS Bill Regulating ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Drinking Water

Wisconsin congressman one of just 23 GOP votes in favor of the bill.

Community Mourns Milwaukee Man Killed During Mental Health Crisis

Activists demand police release the full incident video of Roberto Zielinski police shooting.

As Congress Tries To Regulate ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Local Water Systems Push Back

“Just the threat of liability is really worrisome to local governments”

Father Of Man Killed By Police In 2004 Accuses Prosecutor In Emails To Lawmakers

Michael M. Bell sent an email message to all Wisconsin legislators, as well as a number of other government officials.

Still Fighting For $15

Twelve years after the last minimum-wage increase, some workers and business owners say it's time for a change.

WI Courts Flooded With Jury Trials After Pandemic Year, Slowing Resolutions For Defendants

The backlog threatens to further slow the whole system down.