Latest Wisconsin state government News

With GOP maps out, Democrats hope for more legislative power in battleground Wisconsin

Jun. 04, 2024 15:08 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — For the first time in more than a decade, Democrats in key battleground state Wisconsin have a chance at wresting some legislative control from Republicans thanks to Gov. Tony Evers' new district maps. Republicans will likely retain their majority in the...

Wisconsin unions argue for overturning 2011 law that ended nearly all collective bargaining

May. 28, 2024 17:00 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Public worker and teachers unions argued Tuesday that their lawsuit seeking to strike down a Wisconsin law that drew massive protests and made the state the center of a national fight over union rights should be allowed to proceed, even as the Republican-controlled...

Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin

May. 22, 2024 13:52 PM EDT

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. May 20, 2024. Editorial: Cannabis prank raises a serious point Every state has its share of bizarre stories, but one from the Wisconsin statehouse might rank the highest on this year’s list. Someone appears to have decided...

Democrats hope abortion issue will offset doubts about Biden in Michigan

May. 07, 2024 17:48 PM EDT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two women campaigning for President Joe Biden after facing medical emergencies because of abortion restrictions in their states visited Michigan on Tuesday to highlight what they say are the risks to women’s health since federal abortion protections were overturned. ...

Wisconsin Republicans launch audit of state government diversity efforts

May. 07, 2024 13:40 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature's audit committee voted Tuesday to launch a comprehensive review of diversity and inclusion efforts across state government after the Assembly's top Republican vowed to eliminate equity initiatives. The committee voted 6-4 to order the...

Georgia court candidate sues to block ethics rules so he can keep campaigning on abortion

May. 06, 2024 19:50 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — A former Democratic congressman running for Georgia State Supreme Court filed a federal lawsuit Monday claiming a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion. John Barrow sued hours ahead of a deadline to reply to a complaint...

Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking

Apr. 30, 2024 13:02 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police who are responsible for security in the Wisconsin Capitol responded faster to emergency alarms in legislative offices than they did to other building alarms, according to an audit ordered amid concerns about response times that was released Tuesday. The...

Walz appointments give the Minnesota Supreme Court its first female majority in decades

Apr. 22, 2024 18:52 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz named two women to the Minnesota Supreme Court on Monday, which will give the state's highest court its first female majority in three decades. When they take their seats in the coming months, all seven justices will have been appointed by Democratic governors. ...

Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor's 400-year veto

Apr. 15, 2024 15:56 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys with Wisconsin's largest business lobbying group asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to strike down Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' use of a partial veto to lock in a school funding increase for the next 400 years. The Wisconsin...

Evers vetoes a Republican bill that would have allowed teens to work without parental consent

Apr. 08, 2024 12:03 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday vetoed a Republican bill that would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds in Wisconsin to work without getting consent from their parents or a state permit. Evers vetoed the bill that passed the Legislature with all Republicans...