Wisconsin

Wisconsin 9 hours ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes $3B tax cut, DEI crackdowns, other GOP-backed bills

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday vetoed 41 bills passed by the state's Republican-led Legislature, including a $3 billion tax cut.

Media 1 day ago

Education Dept investigating Wisconsin university fellowship called discrimination 'on its face'

The U.S. Office for Civil Rights recently opened an investigation into a University of Wisconsin-Madison fellowship program based on a complaint it's racist against White people.

Wisconsin 1 day ago

Universities of Wisconsin president proposes nearly 4% tuition hike

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman recommended Thursday a 3.75% tuition increase, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents next week.

Wisconsin 2 days ago

Evers signs new laws designed to bolster safety of judges, combat human trafficking

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Wednesday bipartisan bills designed to combat human trafficking and better protect judges; the bills were introduced after a retired WI judge was killed.

Wisconsin 4 days ago

Suspect critical after Milwaukee officers return gunfire during foot pursuit

Milwaukee police officers shot and critically injured a 20-year-old suspect who opened fire on them while fleeing on foot Sunday evening.

Wisconsin March 22

Wisconsin counties decline to prosecute campaign finance case against Trump committee

Prosecutors in three Wisconsin counties have declined to pursue felony campaign finance violation charges against former President Donald Trump's fundraising committee.

Wisconsin March 21

Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes GOP voting, election audit bills; greenlights political AI crackdown

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday vetoed proposals by Republican lawmakers to relax restrictions on election observers' duties, in addition to addressing other bills.

LIFESTYLE March 20

On this day in history, March 20, 1854, Republican Party founded to oppose expansion of slavery

The Republican Party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin to oppose the expansion of slavery into the American west on this day in history, March 20, 1854.

Wisconsin March 19

WI Supreme Court sets deadline in recall case against Speaker Vos

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for arguments to be presented within two days in a case over the legislative boundaries affected by a recall effort against Robin Vos.

Wisconsin March 19

Wisconsin announces over-the-counter birth control pill access for Medicaid patients

Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin now have access to the first over-the-counter birth control pill without needing a doctor's prescription, Gov. Tony Evers announced.