US Supreme Court's Uneven Rulings In Election Lead-Up Causing Chaos, Experts Say

Now, the Supreme Court is the one upending elections.

‘His Life Meant So Much More': Corrections Awards Honor Corey Proulx, Standout Staff

Department of Corrections Secretary Jared Hoy read the names of 10 Corrections workers seriously injured in the line of duty in 2025.

Wisconsin Advocates Fear Proposed Federal Changes Will Take Childcare Backward

The policies announced include a rollback of Biden administration programs that supported higher wages for childcare workers.

Report: FBI Investigating 2020 Wisconsin Election

President Donald Trump has frequently singled out Wisconsin’s election administration since he began attacking the 2020 election results.

Devil's Lake Expansion Highlights Imminent Loss Of Knowles-Nelson Funding

The nearly 40-year-old stewardship grant program has long been a bipartisan success story.

One-Time Independent Aims To Reinvent Politicking As He Gets Into Democratic Primary In 1st CD

Every Democratic primary candidate in the 1st Congressional District has a plea for funds on their website except Adam Follmer.

Democrats Running For Governor Agree On Need For Healthcare Access, Differ On How To Get There

In the contest for the Democratic nomination for governor, “affordability” might be the most frequently used campaign watchword.

Forecast: Between Tariffs And Renewed Inflation, Economy Is ‘Good, Not Great' In Wisconsin, US

Federal agents raided 22 locations in the Twin Cities Tuesday as part of ongoing investigations into fraud in Minnesota’s public programs.

Dane Co. Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed in August by the group Our Children’s against the state's Public Service Commission.

Jeffries, James Warn Of Voting Rights Threats At Detroit NAACP Dinner

“This award’s namesake once said, ‘The way to right wrongs is to light the truth upon them, to shine light in the darkness,’” James said.

Opponents Object To Enbridge's Erosion Control Plan Along Line 5 Reroute

Joe McIver noted that Enbridge and the riparian landowners are “co-applicants” and also “co-permittees."

Federal Labor Official Schedules Union Elections At West Allis, Madison Mental Health Clinics

Union supporters at the Wisconsin clinics have said they decided to seek union representation in response to increased caseloads.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Results 2026: Democrats’ Choice Projected To Win

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor defeats Maria S. Lazar, expanding liberals’ majority to 5-2, according to projections.

UW Board Of Regents To Meet Tuesday To Consider Terminating Jay Rothman

The Board of Regents plans to meet on April 7 at 5 p.m. to consider terminating Rothman, according to a meeting notice.

Fatal Police Violence May Have Declined For The First Time In Years

Data from Campaign Zero, which advocates for the end of police violence, shows a slight drop in police killings in 2025 compared with 2024.

Evers Approves Workers Comp Increases, Redirects Other State Labor Department Money

Like the workers' comp bill, the unemployment insurance bill was the product of a joint labor-management advisory council.

State Policy Will Determine How Many People Lose Medicaid Under Work Rules

Whether the actual number ends up at the low end or the high end of that estimate will depend on state policy, according to the researchers.

More Wisconsin Jails And Prisons Are Using Medication To Address Opioid Addiction

“Treatment Behind Bars: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Wisconsin’s Jails and Prisons,” by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, was released.

Milwaukee Senators Call For Traffic Cameras To Deter Reckless Driving, Prevent Deaths And Injuries

Recent data from the city of Milwaukee found that traffic deaths hit a six-year low in 2025.

Lorenzo Santos Tries Again For Democratic Nod In Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District

A Democrat who originally hoped to be the party’s 1st Congressional District is making his second run for the party’s nomination this year.

Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Announces Exit, Joining Other Republicans

New legislative maps adopted in 2024 led to slimmer margins in the body, which currently has 18 Republicans and 15 Democrats.

Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Repeal Of 'Endangerment' Finding Central To Climate Fight

Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday.

Wisconsin Senate Unanimously Passes PFAS Legislation

Once signed, it will release $125 million set aside nearly three years ago to address PFAS contamination in the state’s water supplies.

WI Senate Passes Bills To Legalize Online Sports Betting, Establish College Athlete NIL Rules

Both bills were passed and sent to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers despite opposition within both party caucuses.

Three Wisconsin School Districts On What's At Stake For Their Spring Referendum Requests

More than 70 school referendum questions will appear on ballots across the state in April.

Western Wisconsin Residents Try To Turn Back A Massive Factory Farm's DNR Permit

The Department of Natural Resources has granted a permit to allow Ridge Breeze Dairy to expand its operations to include 6,500 cows.

Trump's Cuts To Medicaid Threaten Services That Help Disabled People Live At Home

Disability rights advocates expect pressure to intensify across the country.

Education Department Data Shows Foreign Contracts, Gifts To US Colleges Topped $5B In 2025

Details about the gifts and contracts, such as what was given or what work was contracted, are not displayed on the dashboard.

How Main Street Businesses In WI Could Recoup Tariff Costs

President Donald Trump's import tariffs were struck down on Friday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Employees At 2 Wisconsin Mental Health Clinics Seek Union Representation

The clinics — one in Madison and one in West Allis — are owned by Wisconsin-based Rogers Behavioral Health.

Wisconsin Passes Expanded Medicaid For Moms

Gov. Tony Evers is expected to sign the measure next week.

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump's Tariffs In 6-3 Opinion, Dealing Blow To Trade Agenda

Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson joined Roberts’ opinion.

Senate Passes Bill To Allow For Bids On Wisconsin Public Affairs Network

The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill Wednesday to solicit proposals from organizations seeking to run the state's public affairs network.

Assembly To Vote On Antisemitism Bill That Sparked Conflicting Free Speech Views

Critics, however, argue that the bill would criminalize political speech critical of Israeli actions, most recently in the ongoing conflict.

Trump Wields Abortion Clinic Law Against Church Demonstrators, Providers Still Fear Violence

“It should be repealed because it’s a draconian law,” said Terrisa Bukovinac, the founder of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising.

ACLU Asks Court To Enforce Program For Incarcerated Mothers

“With each month that passes, Defendants’ failure to act violates state law and violates the Writ,” the ACLU motion stated.

Border Czar Tom Homan Announces End To Operation Metro Surge, Claiming Success

Homan said a “small footprint of personnel” will remain for “a period of time” to wind down the operation.

Red Cliff Band Chairwoman Delivers State Of The Tribes Address

Band Chairwoman Nicole Boyd also called on the Legislature to take on flavored vape pens, which have grown in popularity among youth.

Trump Administration Again Denies Flood Relief To Wisconsin Communities

FEMA’s letter to Evers said that assistance “is not warranted,” but does not otherwise explain the rationale for the denial.

Assembly Committee To Vote On Bill To Boost Funding For ‘Demonstration' Charter School

The bill has the support of one Democratic lawmaker: Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison), whose district includes the schools.