Gov. Evers Announces $110 Million For Wisconsin Schools

The money would come in the form of federal coronavirus relief funds.

Kaul Joins Fight Against Trump Era Reproductive Care ‘Gag Rule'

Wisconsin's attorney general joins a multi-state coalition to support federal funds for family planning.

Second U.S. Case Of Omicron Detected In Minnesota

A COVID-19 case linked to the omicron variant of coronavirus was found in Minnesota on Thursday.

Social Worker Rides Alongside Fire, Police Services In Wauwatosa

A social worker riding alongside police and fire services will focus on addressing mental health and substance abuse struggles.

ICU Beds Full As Officials Warn Of New Coronavirus Variant

Doctors already struggling with the delta variant of coronavirus in Wisconsin see intensive care beds fill up before the omicron variant.

Judge Blocks Federal Health Workers Vaccine Mandate In 10 States

The federal mandate to ensure workers throughout the country are vaccinated against COVID-19 was blocked in 10 states by a judge.

Wisconsin Senate Republicans Move School Culture War Bill Forward

A Republican-led senate committee advanced a bill to ban teaching certain topics about race to a potential vote in January.

Member Of Committee Guiding Wolf Policy Has Been Cited For Illegal Trapping

A member of the Wolf Management Plan Committee was cited twice for state trapping laws.

Wisconsin Takes Cranberry Snacks Away From The Tax Man

Sweetened, dried cranberry snacks are no longer considered candy under the new state budget.

DNR Releases Figures On Preliminary Deer Hunts

Sales for gun, bow, crossbow, sports and patron licenses reached nearly 800K on Nov. 21.

‘Slash And Burn' Hedge Fund Bids For Owner Of Multiple Wisconsin Newspapers

The hedge fund offered to buy a company that owns newspapers in Racine, Kenosha and Madison.

Pandemic Remains Active As The Holidays Begin

Experts say Wisconsin residents should get vaccinated, mask up and ventilate at Thanksgiving gatherings this year.

State Health Care Navigator Gets $2M To Connect More People To Coverage

The nonprofit group that helps Wisconsinites find health insurance coverage gets a $2 million boost.

Environmentalists Want Climate-Oriented Job Program To Stay In Budget Bill

The proposal offers a chance to address climate change while also building skills and creating living wage jobs for people in need of them.

DNR Violated Law By Not Holding Wolf Hunt In February: Judge

The Jefferson County judge ruled that the state wildlife agency chose not to hold a wolf hunt last winter.

Evers Vetoes Republican Maps, Moving Fight To State Supreme Court

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed Republican-drafted redistricting maps. The state's redistricting fight will go to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Bell Buys N.Y. Times Ad To Put Pressure On Evers, Kaul

The ad is a reproduction of a letter that Michael Bell sent to Gov. Tony Evers, which rebuked Attorney General Josh Kaul.

Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Cannabis Fines Introduced

Four Republicans and four Democrats co-authored a bill to reduce existing penalties for cannabis possession.

Democrats On Assembly Elections Committee Refuse To Meet With Gableman

Democratic said they refused to meet with Michael Gableman, who is conducting a widely criticized review of the 2020 election.

Civil Rights Law Could Be Better Path For Reviewing Police Shootings

Changes in civil rights law in Wisconsin would lead to better ways of reviewing officer-involved-shootings, a new report said.

Wisconsin scored an 80 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report released by Truth in Accounting

State Announces $20M In Regional Job Training, Wage Subsidy Programs

The project is intended to re-hire people laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic and draw in people who couldn't work before the pandemic.

Kleefisch Files Lawsuit Against Elections Commission

The lawsuit asks the Wisconsin Supreme Court to order the state election commission to establish guidance on certain voting means.

DNR Accepting Applications For Diesel Reduction Projects

The state wildlife agency is accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Civil Unrest Challenge Coins

Police are investigating custom-made challenge coins referring to civil unrest in Kenosha circulating in its department.

Risky Decision To Testify Pays Off For Rittenhouse, Law Professor Says

A UW-Madison law professor said that prosecution got to close to a mistrial by nearly breaking important rules.

Families Can Switch Switch Schools Over COVID-19 Mandates Under New Legislature

The bill would allow families who oppose or favor COVID-19 mitigation mandates to transfer students between different schools.

Lawsuit Alleges NRA Influenced Ron Johnson's Campaign

A gun safety group files a lawsuit alleging that the National Rifle Association coordinated with Ron Johnson and Josh Hawley campaigns.

After Heated Debate, Senate Passes GOP Voting Maps

The Wisconsin Senate passed redistricting maps similar to those drawn in 2011 after rejecting a map drawn by Democrats.

Biden Makes Appointments To Rural Wisconsin Policy Positions

Two rural Wisconsin experts were seated in the state’s offices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday.

Vos, Assembly Ordered To Release Election Investigation Documents

The Assembly has to release records held by former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman after a watchdog group files a lawsuit.

Kaul Denounces Racine Sheriff's Charges As ‘Publicity Stunt'

Wisconsin Attorney General said the Racine Sheriff's recommendation for charges against the commissioners was a political effort.

Poll Reflects Voter Disgust, But Not Lack Of Confidence In Elections

Confidence in the U.S. 2020 Election held steady since August in the latest Marquette University Law School poll.

GOP Voting Maps Passed By Senate Committee

The new maps are similar to those written in 2011. Experts and members of the public denounced it as gerrymandering.

Milwaukee City Attorney Catches Heat On Controversial Hire

A council for American and Islamic relations is calling for the city attorney to fire an attorney that worked for an "anti-Muslim" group.

Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall Fails

Incumbents stay in place after the nation's first school board recall over COVID-19 policies ends.

Racine Co. Sheriff Refers Criminal Charges Against Five Elections Commissioners

After the Racine County sheriff made claims that the state elections commission broke the law, which commissioners dispute.

Prosecutor Says Rittenhouse Instigated Kenosha Violence

Kyle Rittenhouse instigated the confrontation that led him to shoot three people, prosecutor Thomas Binger said in an opening statement.

COVID-19 Active, But Easing Slightly In Wisconsin

A mask mandate will remain in Dane County, despite COVID-19 infections dipping towards the end of October.

Waukesha Judge, Former Act 10 Lawyer, Runs For Court Of Appeals

Maria Lazar said she'd run for the District 2 Court of Appeals, which covers 12 southeast Wisconsin counties except for Milwaukee County.