Here’s what did and didn’t get done in the Wisconsin Legislature
Republican leadership has sent lawmakers home for the rest of 2024 despite a lengthy legislative to-do list.
Mar
2024
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WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE
Feb
2024
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Celebrate Wisconsinbly: A guide to the state’s weird alcohol laws
Like it or not, drinking has become a big part of Badger State culture. And for that reason, we have a handful of hyper-specific, rather unusual alcohol laws on the books.
Feb
2024
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Republicans belatedly approve Gov. Evers’ proposed new maps. Dems say it’s a trap.
After 12 years of gerrymandering Assembly and Senate districts, GOP lawmakers say they’re ready to embrace Evers’ proposal instead of whatever the state Supreme Court could impose.
Feb
2024
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Opinion: The importance of honoring Black History Month amid continued GOP attacks on BIPOC communities
In 2024, part of that work will mean standing up to politicians who are trying to censor Black history curriculum in Wisconsin schools, ban books, make it harder for voters of color to have their voices heard, and attack DEI and other programs meant to give BIPOC communities equal opportunities to thrive in our state.
Feb
2024
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Editorial: To honor Black History Month, focus on the people and events that matter—not the political sideshows
Pretending systemic racism no longer exists—a hallmark of Republican orthodoxy—makes a proper commemoration of Black History Month next to impossible in our state capitol.
Jan
2024
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Evers’ State of the State puts an emphasis on getting more workers into better jobs
The governor’s annual address includes proposals to help employers desperate for new hires. Evers also talked up women’s healthcare rights and announced a big buy for land conservation.
Jan
2024
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State Supreme Court receives seven proposals for new legislative maps
Each provides more competition than the currently gerrymandered maps for Assembly and Senate districts, but the justices could also choose “none of the above” and draw new boundaries themselves.
Jan
2024
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A chat with Gov. Evers on education, fair maps, cheese curds, and favorite movies
Our Q&A included some unusual answers: cheese curds, Mountain Dew, Florence County, and the Barbie movie.
Jan
2024
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Wisconsin Republicans unveil medical marijuana bill after Evers voices support
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Monday unveiled a highly restricted plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state, a proposal years in the making that comes less than a week after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers voiced support for the idea.
Jan
2024
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Here’s what happens now that the WI Supreme Court has tossed out gerrymandered maps
Republicans claim they cannot meet a Jan. 12 deadline to submit new district boundaries, despite 12 years of work to create and defend the most lopsided maps possible.
