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Coronavirus View From the Press Pit – Media members cover the opening day of the Wisconsin Legislature's 2021-2022 session in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Madison. The gallery above, normally filled with families, friends, and staff, is sparse due to COVID-19 restrictions and Democratic members conducting their inaugurals largely online. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Coronavirus Assembly GOP Approves Its Doomed COVID-19 Bill

Evers said he would likely veto a bill that includes some relief measures but also several poison pills.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 7, 2021 4:34 pm CST
Coronavirus Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) holds a Capitol press in November.
Coronavirus WI Legislative Session Launches with Three Competing COVID Bills. Vos Fast-Tracking Republican Bill.

A public hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Capitol, less than 24 hours after Republican bill was introduced.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 4, 2021 5:53 pm CST
Politics A light dusting of snow is seen on and around the state Capitol in Madison as the Wisconsin Legislature begins its new session on Jan. 4, 2021. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Politics On Legislature’s Opening Day, Evers and Democrats Ask GOP to ‘Get to Work’ on COVID Relief

Governor wants immediate action on a compromise bill while Democratic lawmakers want a proposal that goes even further.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 4, 2021 1:58 pm CST
Politics GOP State Senators Plan to Take on Evers' Mask Order as Coronavirus Cases Spike
Politics Legislators Debate Options for Surplus — Right in Front of Cash-Strapped County Leaders

Partisan split evident on funding vital needs or an election year tax cut

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski February 5, 2020 3:18 pm CST

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Rep. Jim Steineke speaking Law and Policy Has Qualified Police Immunity Become Absolute Immunity? Task Force Is Divided.
A sexual assault evidence collection kit. Politics Reform Supporters Hope GOP Won’t Derail Bill Addressing Rape Kit Backlogs Again
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. (Photo provided) Infrastructure Baldwin Now Heads Senate Panel Key to Expanding Broadband Across Rural U.S.
(Illustration by Morgaine Ford-Workman) Money Wis. State Treasurer Has a Big Plan to Make Saving for Retirement Easier