A judge tossed out a close Presque Isle vote in Vilas County after discovery of ballot errors, one of at least four such elections in 2023.
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Wisconsin bill would limit local control over animal welfare
Proponents cite a need to “protect our farms.” Opponents worry the legislation will reach further — eroding environmental and health safeguards.
How will Tony Evers use the State of the State?
It’s a busy week in the world of Wisconsin government and politics. Here’s what to expect.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to offer health coverage. Critics say it undercuts Obamacare.
Proposed legislation would enable the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to provide health care coverage to members outside traditional insurance regulations.
Milwaukee County banned Section 8 housing voucher discrimination, but landlords still do it
A 2018 ordinance to protect voucher recipients hasn’t stopped landlords from categorically rejecting them. Milwaukee County officials question whether they can enforce the provision.
How soon should you expect new legislative maps?
The shapes of Wisconsin’s legislative districts for this year’s election are now in the hands of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and its highly paid outside consultants — a decision almost certain to reduce GOP power in the Legislature.
Truth Sandwich: Who’s behind Robin Vos’ DEI crusade?
Records obtained from Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ office show one of the groups that has informed his thinking on DEI is the right-wing Claremont Institute.
After decades of little progress, Milwaukee begins new approach to improve lives of Black men and boys
Milwaukee’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say. A new nonprofit with a trusted leader is stepping in.
In ‘unusual’ move, Wisconsin judge Vincent Biskupic orders man to pay restitution that county didn’t seek
An Outagamie County judge ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay a huge restitution amount to a county for services it provided to the victim, even though the county initially declined the money and worried pressing the matter could retraumatize the victim.
Wisconsin GOP at odds over final five and ranked-choice voting
Legislative Republicans are at odds over bringing final five voting and ranked-choice voting to Wisconsin.
Wisconsin judge under investigation for jailing man over dispute with courthouse employee
Nothing so far has come of a state criminal probe into Outagamie Circuit Court Judge Mark McGinnis, who has been a controversial figure since elected in 2005.
Vaping down among Wisconsin teens, but underage sales rise under new law
The percentage of teens who reported using e-cigarettes has fallen since the federal government in 2019 raised the age of purchasing nicotine products to 21.