Governor
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Biden Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal’s Potential Benefits in La Crosse Trip
The president highlighted local transit efforts and PFAS issues as he took his plan to the public.
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GOP Budget Includes School Spending Increase, Tax Cuts—but There Are a Few Big Catches
GOP lawmakers say they’ve increased funding for schools and cut taxes for the middle class. It’s true on paper, but leaves out some key context.
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$140M of Federal COVID Relief Will Go Toward Entertainment, Tourism Grants, Evers Announces
American Rescue Plan Act funding would aid industries among those most impacted by the pandemic.
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Assembly Passes Bills Certain to Face Vetoes; Evers Signs Police Reforms
A busy day at the Capitol as Republicans pass voter restrictions and Evers calls for more police reform despite signing bills.
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‘I Feel Like We’re Being Punished’: Schools Push Back Against GOP Budget Plan
Wisconsin faces a $4.4 billion surplus over the next three years, but Republicans are providing just a $128 million school funding boost. Evers proposed $1.6 billion.
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‘More Work Left’: First Police Reform Bills Pass, but Some Push for More
Evers says he’ll sign the bills, but he, legislative Democrats, and organizers say the state needs deeper reforms.
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Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare Again, Saving Health Coverage for 2.4 Million in Wisconsin
GOP-led effort to strike down the Affordable Care Act fails as another 20,000 in the state get coverage through a Biden-ordered special enrollment period.
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Republicans Toss Criminal Justice Reforms From State Budget
Republican lawmakers also reject Democratic attempt to reign in spending millions of taxpayer dollars on private lawyers.
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How Opening a Store During a Pandemic ‘Saved’ This Milwaukee Business
Just as Benny Tralongo signed a lease on a storefront, the world ground to a halt. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise for his clothing and collectibles business.
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Milwaukee Aims to Fight Disparities, Reduce Emissions With All-Electric Bus Line
Milwaukee’s new bus rapid transit line will use all-electric buses and provide quicker access to work, education, and health care for disadvantaged city residents.
