The superintendents of Wisconsin’s five largest school districts told members of the Legislature on Tuesday that they’re “dismayed” that $2.3 billion in federal aid is at risk because of low funding for K-12 schools.
The bill's chief sponsor, Sen. Andre Jacque, says the measure is designed to stop UW physicians from performing abortions at Planned Parenthood's Madison clinic.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says a Republican-authored proposal that would largely ban transgender high school students from participating in girls' sports is a "problem" and "inappropriate."
Saying the government should not be "competing" with business owners for workers, Republicans in Wisconsin's state legislature are proposing a bill that would pull the state out several federal pandemic unemployment assistance programs.
UW-Madison leaders are asking the state legislature to approve about $165 million in the next capital budget to help pay for a number of building projects on campus
Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature are introducing a bill that would create a statewide mask mandate through the legislative process.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has signaled the Assembly will delay a vote on a resolution that would overturn the public health emergency and, by extension, the mask mandate.
Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday he'll sign the Senate's COVID-19 relief package if it passes.
For at least the last three years in Wisconsin, more law enforcement officers have died by suicide than in the line of duty, according to the Wisconsin Professional Police Association.
Gov. Scott Walker and Republican legislative leaders are nearing an agreement on the last three big pieces of the state budget.
