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Politics

Sick days perk for Wisconsin lawmakers targeted

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By By The Associated Press
A perk that allows Wisconsin state lawmakers to apply the value of unused sick days to pay for health insurance premiums upon retirement is being targeted for elimination under a new bill

Politics

Evers: La Follette resigned saying he was sick of this stuff

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The governor said he first heard about the possibility La Follette would resign last Tuesday.

Politics

The President spoke at a conservation summit Tuesday

Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.

Politics

Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash over abortion, maps

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Wisconsin voters had a chance to cast ballots in person starting Tuesday in the state’s high-stakes Supreme Court race.

Politics

Wisconsin Democrats roll out bill to restore pre-Roe abortion laws

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
The bill would repeal the 1849 law and leave all other abortion laws standing.

Politics

Madison police union endorses challenger Reyes for mayor

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:18 AM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
On Monday, the Madison Professional Police Officers Association endorsed Gloria Reyes to lead the city for the next four years.

Politics

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate launches first TV ad

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
That is less than 1% of the $9.3 million that Protasiewicz has spent on TV ads since the primary, according to AdImpacts totals.

Politics

Wisconsin Republicans proposal for abortion ban exceptions shut down

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Scott Bauer and Vanessa Kjeldsen
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature unveiled a bill Wednesday that would create rape and incest exceptions to the state’s 1849 abortion ban.

Politics

GOP lawmakers allow conversion therapy for LGBTQ patients

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Should the measure also clear the GOP-controlled Senate, it is almost certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Politics

Wisconsin Assembly votes to mandate school officers

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The cost of hiring the officer would be partially reimbursed by the state using federal COVID-19 relief money.
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Politics

Attack lines broaden beyond abortion in Wisconsin court race

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The winner in the April 4 election will determine majority control of the court.

Politics

GOP panel ready to block new student vaccination mandates

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:14 AM CST
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By Todd Richmond
The committee’s co-chair, Republican Sen. Steve Nass, called the new provisions “arbitrary and capricious” in a message to constituents.

Politics

Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance 

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
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By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.

Politics

Wisconsin voters warned about absentee ballot mailing

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 8:45 AM CST
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By By The Associated Press
Wisconsin voters and elections officials are being warned about misleading mailers from a liberal group that have incorrect information on pre-filled absentee ballot applications

Politics

Evers wants extended bar hours for Republican convention

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:06 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wants bars to stay open until 4 a.m. next year for the Republican Party’s national convention in Milwaukee.

Politics

Kelly’s work for anti-abortion group issue in Wisconsin court race

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:04 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The high-stakes race, expected to shatter national spending records, will determine majority control of the court and likely the fate of abortion access in the state.

National Politics

First Republican presidential primary debate to be held in Milwaukee

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 4:28 PM CST
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By Gillian Rawling
2024 is just around the corner, and the RNC debates committee decided Thursday that the first primary debate for GOP candidates will be held in Milwaukee.

Politics

Protasiewicz, Kelly advance in Wisconsin high court primary

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:07 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The field of four candidates running for a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court seat will be cut in half after Tuesday’s primary.

Local

Rhodes-Conway, Reyes advance in Madison mayoral race

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:20 PM CST
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By Colton Molesky, Michelle Baik and Juliana Tornabene
Four candidates, three of which are on the ballot, are hoping to advance in the race for Madison mayor.

Politics

Suspect arrested after dispute spurs Brooklyn polling place to move

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM CST
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By Nick Viviani
A suspect is in custody after a longtime dispute between neighboring businesses in the Village of Brooklyn erupted, the Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office reported.

Politics

Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

Politics

Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:32 AM CST
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By Bill Barrow and Geoff Mulvill
Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court nixing a woman’s constitutional right to end a pregnancy.

Politics

‘Extremely consequential’ Supreme Court primary race

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:47 AM CST
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By Phoebe Murray
Up for grabs Tuesday is control of the state Supreme Court and the future of many pivotal issues the bench is likely to decide in the coming years.

Local

Ahead of spring primary, Wis. voters wary of ‘misleading’ texts

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
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By Michelle Baik
Wisconsin’s spring primary is Tuesday, but that is not the message from an unknown number, now raising suspicions among some voters.

Local

WATCH: Extended interviews with Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:36 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
The Wisconsin Spring Primary Election takes place Tuesday, Feb. 21.

News

One-on-One: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 8:07 PM CST
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By Leigh Mills
Janet Protasiewicz was a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney for 26 years before being elected as a Milwaukee County judge in 2014.

Local

One-on-One: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Jennifer Dorow

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:17 PM CST
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By Leigh Mills
In just five days, voters statewide will head to the polls to select two candidates who will move forward in the state Supreme Court race.

Local

“Doing what’s best for our kids;” Evers proposes historic funding to public schools, special ed

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 9:20 PM CST
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By Elizabeth Wadas
Wisconsin’s two term Governor Tony Evers started his biennial budget proposal with a sense of positivity for possibility, a budget proposal that includes a more than 20-percent spending increase.

Politics

One-on-One: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Everett Mitchell

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 5:39 PM CST
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By Leigh Mills
He has served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge since 2016 and currently presides over the juvenile division.

Politics

One-on-One: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
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By Leigh Mills
Dan Kelly, the only former state Supreme Court justice, is running again to be on the high court.

State

Evers’ budget to boost state aid to local governments

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:43 PM CST
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By Michelle Baik
Wisconsin’s governor plans to release his budget Wednesday, wanting to give a portion of state dollars to local communities, including public safety services.

Politics

Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.

Politics

Republicans push bill to undo Wisconsin open records ruling

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 11:47 AM CST
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By HARM VENHUIZEN
Republican lawmakers are backing a bill that would render a controversial Wisconsin Supreme Court decision obsolete by loosening limits on when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees

Politics

Village sends test ballots with candidates picked or uninitialed

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 3:33 PM CST
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By Nick Viviani
The Village of Kronenwetter is urging absentee voters to check their ballots closely.

Politics

GOP election tactics no surprise to Wisconsin’s Black voters

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 7:43 AM CST
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By Harn Venhuizen
Recent revelations about Republican election strategies targeting minority communities in Wisconsin’s biggest city came as no surprise to many Black voters.

Politics

New veteran investments included in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:53 PM CST
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By By The Associated Press
Gov. Tony Evers says his executive budget will include millions of additional dollars to help Wisconsin veterans with their mental health and educational needs

Politics

Air Force One brings Wisconsinites together

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
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By Vanessa Kjeldsen
Onlookers pulled over to the side of the road to watch Air Force One arrive.

Politics

Wisconsin Republicans order audit of licensing backlog

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By HARM VENHUIZEN
Republican lawmakers have ordered an audit of a Wisconsin agency that has taken weeks to issue professional licenses, causing lengthy delays for thousands of workers across the state

Politics

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices pick sides in race

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 3:27 PM CST
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By SCOTT BAUER
A majority of the current members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court have picked a favorite candidate in the race that will decide the ideological balance of the court with several major decisions looming

Politics

Evers appoints former Milwaukee health leader to head DHS

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:52 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday appointed the former public health leader in Milwaukee as secretary of the state Department of Health Services.

Politics

“Fan the flame’ Trump campaign staff on Wisconsin election lies

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:29 AM CST
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By Scott Bauer
A newly released audio recording offers a behind-the-scenes look at how former President Donald Trump’s campaign team in Wisconsin knew they had been outflanked by Democrats in the 2020 presidential election.

Wires

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate focuses on parade crash

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:28 PM CST
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By SCOTT BAUER
A conservative candidate in a pivotal race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is using video images of an SUV that drove through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing six people, in her first television ad of the race

State

Lawsuit seeks to block 2 measures from April ballot

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:19 PM CST
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By SCOTT BAUER
A lawsuit filed by criminal justice advocacy groups seeks to block two Republican-sponsored measures from appearing on the April ballot, arguing that they were not submitted on time to the correct elections officials

Politics

Spending in Wisconsin governor’s race shatters record

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:17 AM CST
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By SCOTT BAUER
Spending in Wisconsin’s governor’s race shattered the previous record by more than 75%, with more than $164 million spent on the contest won in the battleground state by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers

Local

Madison mayoral candidates meet for community forum

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:21 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene and Colton Molesky
Three candidates in the race for Madison’s mayor will meet Monday night in a community forum.

Politics

Poll finds 71% of Americans believe country is on wrong track

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:31 AM CST
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By Nick Viviani
The NBC News’ poll has never before recorded this level of sustained pessimism in the 30-year-plus history of the poll.

Politics

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

Politics

Abortion front and center in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:20 PM CST
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By SCOTT BAUER
A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is touting her support for abortion rights in the first two television ads of the closely watched race

Politics

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

State

Evers promises a tax cut, compromise to increase funding

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Juliana Tornabene
Evers is delivering his fifth State of the State speech and the first of his second term on Tuesday night during a joint meeting of the state Senate and Assembly.
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