Local Politics

• Reggie Moore leaving Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention at end of April
• Biden administration blocks Medicaid work requirements
• Evers orders removal of slabs from UW System headquarters
• First of 3 hearings on Gov. Evers' $91 billion state budget proposal kicks off
• Wisconsin Supreme Court says don't purge voters from rolls
• Democrats call Biden’s limited gun restrictions ‘a start’, GOP opposition halts progress in WI
• GOP plans for spending federal stimulus may not be allowed
• GOP lawmakers propose a summer sales tax holiday to boost local sales
• Turnout barely tops 20% for Wisconsin spring election
• Bill introduced to have Colby cheese named Wisconsin's State Cheese 🧀
• Wisconsin to lose more food aid than originally known
• Jill Underly to serve as Wisconsin’s top education official
• GOP lawmakers quiz Wisconsin school chief over virus, aid
• 'Every vote matters': Spring Election underway across Wisconsin
• Candidates for state superintendent of public instruction face off in Wisconsin Spring Election
• Wisconsin cities: Trump should pay legal bills for challenge
• Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
• What to know before you go to the polls for Wisconsin's Spring Election April 6 🗳️
• Republican lawmakers want to ban vaccine certificates, prevent businesses from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccine
• Evers appoints Black police instructor Dane County sheriff
• Race for Wisconsin superintendent heats up
• Wisconsin ineligible for additional food assistance aid; anticipated to lose $62 million a month in federal funds
• Judge stays placement of sex offenders who were to be housed near Caledonia's Jellystone Park
• Food pantries prepare for higher demand with food assistance programs at risk
• Attorney General Josh Kaul calls for universal background checks on gun sales
• Democrat Lasry raises more than $1 million for Senate bid
• Mayor Barrett recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility in city of Milwaukee
• State Supreme Court's mask mandate decision leaves patchwork of policies across local governments, businesses
• Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against Gov. Evers' emergency powers, strikes down mask mandate
• Waukesha County will not issue local mask order
• Evers to fix potholes to promote transportation budget
• GOP lawmakers unveil priorities for American Rescue Plan funds
• State Republican lawmakers say prisoners' third stimulus checks should go toward restitution
• Racine County homeless shelter receives $5K donation
• Evers rolls out plan to invest American Rescue Plan funds; vetoes bill allowing Legislative control of aid
• Petition to legalize recreational marijuana in Wisconsin receives more than 2K signatures
• Finalist in running for MPD chief accepts position in Maryland
• Health officials not ruling out more COVID-19 restrictions after spike in cases, hospitalizations
• Evers vetoes bill requiring plan for state workers to return
• Wisconsin bars, restaurants can now sell cocktails to go
• Evers signs bill designed to lower prescription drug costs
• Milwaukee Co. reduces marijuana fine to $1, but court costs still increase tickets
• 'We continue to urge caution': Health officials concerned about new spike in COVID-19 infections
• Supervisors reject amendment to allow gun show to continue at Milwaukee County Sports Complex
• Marijuana possession fine reduced to $1 in Milwaukee County
• Gov. Evers, DHS to open Wisconsin's fourth community-based vaccination clinic in Marathon County on April 6
• GOP lawmaker renews calls for gun shops to store firearms, train employees to recognize threats
• Evers OKs plans for Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit
• Wisconsin GOP leaders praise state's vaccination efforts
• Wisconsin Assembly OKs election investigation
• Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says there is 'very little we can do' to stop shootings
• Republicans pass proposal to give them control over federal COVID-19 funds, approve vaccine bills
• Common Council denies Milwaukee police appearance on 'The First 48'
• Lt. Gov. Barnes visits southside vaccine clinic serving local Native Americans
• Resolution proposing 'Purple Alert' system for domestic abuse victims unanimously approved
• Booze-to-go approved by Wisconsin Senate
• Milwaukee Common Council members introduce legislation targeting recreational marijuana reform
• Wisconsin lawmakers claim $555K in expenses during pandemic
• Gov. Evers tours UW-Milwaukee COVID vaccine site, signs bill allowing dentists to administer shots
• Gov. Evers defends reclassification of COVID-19 deaths to long-term care facilities; GOP lawmakers call for an investigation
• Republicans demand answers to what caused delay in reporting COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities
• Governor Evers gives green light to I-43 improvements in Milwaukee County
• Republicans block Evers' building budget for now
• Uptick in racial incidents drives proposal to require schools to teach African American History
• Businessman sues to end drop boxes, filling in ballots in Wisconsin
• Gov. Evers tours new vaccine clinic at Lambeau Field
• Wisconsin Senate approves sexual assault kit bills
• Wisconsin Senate approves Limbaugh resolution, Dems object
• Wisconsin moves up vaccine eligibility for certain medical conditions 1 week earlier than expected
• Assembly passes prescription drugs, health insurance bills
• Wisconsin Republicans move to protect conversion therapy
• Sen. Johnson defends comments made about BLM protesters vs. Capitol rioters
• Democrats seek to repeal tipped minimum wage for restaurant workers
• GOP bill mandates prisoners' stimulus go to restitution
• Stevens Point mayor wants giant Robocop statue in his city
• DNC rolls out ad and billboard in Milwaukee touting American Rescue Plan
• Gov. Evers signals another COVID-19 relief bill is unnecessary as federal funds head to the state
• Sen. Johnson on his decision to pass on COVID-19 vaccine: 'Shouldn't be controversial'
• Milwaukee Judiciary Committee approves resolution to lower marijuana possession fine to $1
• Rep. Grothman says Black Lives Matter 'doesn't like the old-fashioned family' during House session
• CBS 58 Exclusive: Sen. Johnson doesn’t plan to get vaccination since he 'had COVID' despite CDC guidance
• Lawsuit challenges GOP hiring of redistricting attorneys
• Kaul makes case for upgraded crime lab tech, more analysts
• Gov. Evers visits community vaccination clinic at UW-La Crosse
• Couples in Wisconsin could remarry sooner after a divorce; bill seeks to eliminate 6-month waiting period
• Last Trump election lawsuit comes to an end, WI voting advocacy groups turn focus towards GOP election bills
• Gov. Evers to host 6 virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions with focus on economic recovery
• Johnson still undecided on seeking third Senate term
• FPC delays promotion of sergeant accused of participating in 2004 beating of Frank Jude
• Education committee, school groups split on starting school prior to Sept. 1
• State superintendent candidates weigh in on return to in-person learning
• COVID-19 precautions ignored at state Capitol hearing
• Sen. Ron Johnson pledges to delay vote on COVID relief package
• GOP leaders reject sales tax increase, MKE leaders say communities are in jeopardy without one
• Democratic leader calls voters 'not smart' if they oppose tax increases
• Proposal to ban transgender athletes from female sports met with immediate pushback
• GOP asks to Evers to prioritize federal funding to districts who offer in-person learning
• Evers signs bill boosting pay for state public defenders
• What is Wisconsin getting from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package?
• Wisconsin may send voting deputies back to nursing homes