National Write To Congress Day Is Jan. 3: How To Contact WI Delegation

Tuesday marks an unofficial holiday for Americans to voice their opinions to their representatives in Congress.

High Costs For Making Holiday Calls Home From Prisons And Jails

At $3, making a call from a Wisconsin jail is more expensive than over two dozen other states.

Survey Confirms Wisconsin Child Care Providers' Struggles To Find, Pay And Keep Workers

About half of the state is a "child care desert," according to the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association.

As Wisconsin State Treasurer's Office Swings Republican, There's Potential For A Dramatic Shift

John Leiber focused his campaign on the treasurer’s membership on the public lands board as the office's only specified duty.

Report Argues For Criminal Charges Against Wisconsin's Fraudulent Electors

The crimes they allegedly committed carry penalties of up to 15 years imprisonment.

Audit Report Calls For More Information On How Wisconsin Has Spent Pandemic Relief

The Legislative Audit Bureau report reviewed how the administration has distributed the $5.7 billion the state received.

Wisconsin Technology Exec Tells Senate Panel To Sharpen Focus On Workforce

David Vasko, senior director of advanced technology at Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee, testified at a U.S. Senate meeting on Tuesday.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Allows Groundwater PFAS Standards To Move Forward

Communities across the state, including Madison, Marinette, La Crosse and Wausau, have found PFAS in their water supplies.

Wisconsin Special Committee Advances Native American Education Bills

The committee will recommend the bill, along with four others, for consideration in the new legislative session.

Report Criticizes Wisconsin Counties That Continue To Claw Back Medicaid Birth Costs

ABC for Health has for years opposed birth cost recovery policies — dubbing the concept “the birth tax.”

Wisconsin Assembly Leaders Discuss Visions For Budget Surplus

Vos laid out his vision for statewide tax cuts while remaining noncommittal on increased education and municipal spending.

Attempting To Shift Balance, Janet Protasiewicz Says She'll Bring Fairness To State Supreme Court

The former prosecutor is one of four candidates and two liberals running for the open seat.

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill To Fund Abortion Travel

The act would prioritize supporting people in states like Wisconsin where the procedure is banned or severely limited.

VA To Hold Sessions In Milwaukee, Janesville, About New Health Benefits For Toxic Exposure

Some survivors of veterans exposed to environmental hazards such as burn pits, radiation, or Agent Orange are also eligible.

Staffing Shortages And Rising Population Still Plague Lincoln Hills

Recent months have seen the population in the notorious detention center remain over 70 incarcerated kids.

Wisconsin DHS Receives $45 Million For Public Health System

Approximately 40% of the workforce funding will go to local and tribal health departments.

DOJ Subpoenas Dane, Milwaukee County Clerks For Trump Election Documents

The subpoenas are part of investigations into Trump’s actions as he attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

WI Officials Subpoenaed For Communications Involving Trump: Reports

The U.S. DOJ special counsel asked election officials in Milwaukee and Dane counties for records involving Trump, reports said Tuesday.

Conservationists Bristle At Stonewalling From DNR Bear, Wolf Advisory Committees

Both committees are part of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, in which local delegates are elected.

Wisconsin Gears Up For A Budget Debate In The New Year

State agencies’ requests include some items familiar from past years.

5 Of The Biggest Outside Spenders In WI's 2022 Fall Election: Report

Races for some of the top elected positions in Wisconsin saw a new record in spending from outside interests in 2022, a watchdog group said.

Outsiders Set New Political Spending Record In Wisconsin, Focusing Mainly On Governor's Race

More than 70 organizations raised and spent money on the fall state elections, with 35 favoring Republicans and 36 favoring Democrats.

REAL ID Deadline Extended Again: What It Means For WI Residents

Here's what people in Wisconsin should know about getting a document that will eventually become required for domestic flights.

Sheboygan County DA Seeks Dismissal Of DOJ Abortion Lawsuit

In his brief, Urmanski argued Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul cannot challenge the law because he faces no personal consequences if it’s enforced.

Freshmen Lawmakers Prepare For Session

Tuesday's bipartisan gathering was the first time that members of both parties were able to get to know one another.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Considers Massive Legislative Data Request, Observer Rules

Earlier this year, Rep. Janel Brandtjen requested data to further her efforts to find evidence of fraud in the 2020 election.

Vos Gives Jan. 6 Committee Testimony, Reversing Course After Having Sued To Block Subpoena

The subpoena directed Vos to give a deposition on interactions with Trump regarding overturning the results of the 2020 election.

Waukesha County Judge Announces Run For State Supreme Court

Jennifer Dorow recently gained attention for presiding over the trial of the man who drove through the Waukesha Christmas Parade last year.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Certifies 2022 Election

The certification marks the quiet end to an election season that went much more smoothly, and with less interference, than in 2020.

How WI Senators Voted On Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage Protections

Here's how Wisconsin's senators responded to the Respect for Marriage Act.

Despite Union's Setback, Leader Says UW Health Nurses Now Have Stronger Voice

Hospital managers and nurses have been holding sessions to talk about issues that sparked the union drive three years ago.

Ramthun Not Ruling Out Future Run For Governor

The lawmaker became most known for his endorsement of election conspiracy theories and attempts to overturn Wisconsin’s election results.

Long-Serving Republican Sen. Alberta Darling Announces Retirement

If the GOP loses the seat, the Senate supermajority in the Wisconsin State Assembly will once again be out of grasp.

WI Enters Settlement For Extended Vehicle Warranty Telemarketing Calls

Authorites said thousands of calls about "your vehicle's extended warranty" were made to Wisconsinites on the do-not-call list.

Wisconsin National Guard Deployed To Horn Of Africa

Soldiers will work with Djiboutian counterparts and other partner nations for integrated security tactics, mobility and functional methods.

Wisconsin Republican Leaders To Pursue ‘Transformational Tax Changes'

They are also considering changes to school funding.

Bipartisan Committee Tackles Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Misconduct

Allegations first surfaced in 2019.

Evers Administration Projects State Surplus To Hit $6.5B By Next June

Report says Wisconsin's fiscal condition is in its strongest position in state history.

Wisconsin Budget Surplus Expected To Grow To $6.5B Over Fiscal Year

Wisconsin's general fund balance could surge to $6.5 billion in 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Administration announced Monday.

Two Paths Forward On Wisconsin's Abortion Ban

Democrats are pursuing action through the courts while Republicans discuss the possibility of new abortion legislation.