Biden Tries To Sell Infrastructure Deal In Wisconsin

Biden himself said that he still hopes some of the provisions of his American Families Plan will be passed in a future bill.

New Language Options For Wisconsin Birth Certificates Announced

The governor and the state health department will introduce gender-neutral language options for parents for Wisconsin birth certificates.

$140M In Grants Will Aid Wisconsin Tourism, Entertainment

The money will help businesses, including those in lodging, movie theaters and minor league sports teams hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amid An Outdated State Funding Formula, Wisconsin School Districts Forced To Keep Begging Voters For More Money

Despite its hefty $1 billion price tag, the district says the measure is not projected to increase the property tax rate.

Attempts To Ban Teaching On ‘Critical Race Theory’ Multiply Across The US

Experts in critical race theory say it’s about acknowledging how racial disparities are embedded in U.S history and society.

How Many Times Will Evers Say No On Stimulus Control?

Minority leader: “Today is purely about politics and not about reality”

Vilsack Keys In On Food Insecurity And Nutrition In USDA Budget

Vilsack also laid out the agency’s focus on programs to address longtime racial discrimination.

Two Rural Counties Lead Wisconsin’s Best In The Country Vaccine Effort

Menominee and Bayfield — lead Wisconsin in percentage of the population that has received at least one dose of the vaccine.

WI State Assembly: Fixing The Unemployment Insurance System

See below for an announcement from the Wisconsin General Assembly.

Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect In Wisconsin

The Senate will begin debate Wednesday on a $1.9 trillion relief bill that directly aids families, states, cities, the unemployed.

Lawmaker Wants National Anthem Played Before Sports In Wisconsin

A Republican state senator introduced a bill on Thursday the would require the national anthem played before sporting events in the state.

Evers Announces New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Once approved, eligible residents may receive up to 12 months of assistance.

Wisconsin Republicans Push To Limit Ballot Drop Boxes

Republicans introduced a series of election-related bills in the state Legislature on Wednesday that would change absentee voting.

WI Company Wins Multibillion Contract For Postal Service Vehicles

Oshkosh Defense will make a new fleet of United States Postal Service delivery vehicles to replace the familiar box-shaped trucks.

Wisconsin Legislators Introduce Ranked-Choice Voting Bill

The bill has received bipartisan support and would overhaul the state's voting system for Congressional elections.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bill To Update Unemployment System

The bill was passed unanimously by the Assembly and is expected to be signed by Gov. Tony Evers.

Evers Orders Flags At Half-Mast To Mark COVID-19 Deaths

More than 6,300 people have died in Wisconsin because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Evers Seeks $2.4 Billion For Building Projects In Wisconsin

The Wisconsin governor's capital budget proposal would fund building projects for the next two years in the state.

GOP Source: Priebus Mulling Run For Wisconsin Governor

Republicans are searching for a candidate for what could be an open race for governor.

2 WI Reps Say Minimum Wage Changes Will Affect Disabled Workers

Steil and Grothman tell Biden the stimulus bill's proposed removal of subminimum wage protection could cost disabled workers their jobs.

Rep. Vos Asks Gov. Evers To Lower Flags For Rush Limbaugh

​Rush Limbaugh,70, the polarizing conservative talk show host, died Tuesday. He had lung cancer.​

Milwaukee Bucks Executive Alex Lasry Announces Senate Run

Lasry is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022 for the seat held by Republican Ron Johnson.

Biden Heads To Wisconsin To Rally Support For Virus Relief

The president will appear Tuesday evening in a CNN town hall in Milwaukee.

Evers Proposes Allowing Local Governments To Raise Taxes

Evers’ proposal would require approval of a referendum in the affected county or municipality before the local sales tax could be increased.

Evers' Budget Pegs $150M For Mental Health, Expanding BadgerCare

The budget aims to provide support for students dealing with mental health issues as well as funds to tackle opioid crisis, other issues.

Lawsuit Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court To Block Evers' Mask Order

The suit asks the Supreme Court to act immediately to Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate, which came after lawmakers voted down a previous order.

President Biden To Travel To Wisconsin On Feb. 16

This is one of Biden's first official trips since taking office in January.

Evers Vetoes COVID-19 Bill, Calling Rejected Compromise A ‘Missed Opportunity’

GOP leaders lash back; Assembly Dems offer mask mandate legislation.

Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana

The proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023.

Gov. Evers To Veto GOP Bill Limiting Response to Pandemic

Legislature abandons bipartisan compromise, sends first bill to governor’s desk in more than 290 days.

Wisconsin Governor Reissues Mask Mandate After GOP Repeal

The new orders come Thursday as Republicans in the Legislature voted to end the governor's prior statewide mask mandate.

WI Gov. Evers Signs Emergency Mask Order

The new statewide mask order comes an hour after the state Legislature voted to repeal his previous mandate.​

Wisconsin GOP Repeals Governor's Statewide Mask Mandate

The Assembly vote came a week after the Senate voted to kill the mandate.

Gov. Tony Evers Grants 37 More Pardons, Bringing Total To 144

"What we have seen overwhelmingly from applicants is a desire to move forward, give back and make peace with their pasts,” Gov. Evers said.

Wisconsin’s Immigrant Workers Benefit From Biden’s Immigration Policies

Advocates see promise in new administration’s focus on legalization and enforcement priorities

Wisconsin Assembly Cancels Vote On Repeal Of Mask Mandate

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said lawmakers wanted to “pause and do our due diligence" to ensure no federal money would be lost.

Wisconsin Pharmacist To Plead Guilty In Vaccine Incident

Steven R. Brandenburg,46, signed a plea agreement acknowledging that he was guilty of attempting to render hundreds of doses ineffective.

In Evenly Split Wisconsin, Partisan Divides May Only Grow

Close elections may become more common in Wisconsin, fueling participation but also more political divisiveness

Gov. Evers Announces Legal Action Against PFAS Contaminators

The state will seek outside legal counsel to investigate and prepare for litigation against corporate actors responsible.

A Wisconsin Border Town Is Inundated With Minnesota Partiers

Hudson police chief: “There are 3.5 million people right across the river that have no place to go and nothing to do."