Latest Wisconsin state government News
Republicans reject funding for top University of Wisconsin building project
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — GOP lawmakers rejected funding Thursday for the University of Wisconsin's top priority, the replacement of an engineering building on its flagship Madison campus, approving allocations for about 60% of the state government and UW projects sought by Gov. Tony Evers. ...
Governor raises gay pride flag over Wisconsin Capitol in show of support for LGBTQ+ community
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A gay pride flag rose over the Wisconsin Capitol on Thursday in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community as it weathers heightened attacks from conservatives across the country. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flag raised during a noon ceremony as...
Iowa judge orders continued probation for teen sex trafficking victim who killed her alleged abuser
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A teenage sex trafficking victim who fatally stabbed the man she accused of abusing her was resentenced Wednesday to probation, telling an Iowa judge that she now has a support system to help keep her on track. Prosecutors agreed that Pieper Lewis should...
Wisconsin lawmaker says his bar where overdose victims bought drugs isn't 'bad establishment'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police in Wisconsin say the fentanyl-laced drugs that killed one person and caused three more to overdose in a village north of Milwaukee were bought at a state lawmaker's tavern that has been the subject of multiple calls to police in recent years. Republican...
Milwaukee faces bankruptcy, police cuts if aid deal can't be reached
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Not reaching a deal on a massive bill increasing state aid to Wisconsin's local governments will only increase the chances that Milwaukee runs out of money, forcing deep cuts to police and fire protection, while smaller communities around the state will also struggle to pay...
Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. May 14, 2023. Editorial: A bill worth watching There’s an interesting discussion taking place in Wisconsin’s southern neighbor. The Illinois Legislature is considering a bill aimed at protecting children on social media. ...
Wisconsin Republicans propose raises for public defenders, prosecutors
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Starting pay for Wisconsin public defenders and assistant district attorneys would increase to $36 an hour, or about $75,000 a year, under a Republican-authored plan passed unanimously Tuesday by the Legislature's powerful budget-writing committee. The Public...
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Marsy's Law was valid ballot question, law stands
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution expanding crime victims’ rights was properly worded in a statewide referendum and legally adopted, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The court voted 6-1 to overturn a Dane County judge's decision that the ballot...
Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
Kenosha News. May 3, 2023. Editorial: ‘That’s not fair!’ Yeah, we hear that a lot these days. We heard it last week on Milwaukee talk radio and we read about it in various conservative newspapers. They were talking about the Biden...
Wisconsin election officials want to revive 'critical' plan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Election officials in battleground Wisconsin hope to revive a bipartisan plan they say is critical to rebuilding confidence in elections but that was killed last week by Republicans without debate. The state's chief elections official said a new division...
