Wisconsin state government
US Sen. Ron Johnson: Liberals feel America isn't good enough
By Todd Richmond Jun. 26, 2021 08:10 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Saturday that America is making progress on racism but liberals feel it's not good enough and they want to...
EXPLAINER: Wisconsin renters wary as eviction ban nears end
By Todd Richmond Jun. 25, 2021 12:09 PM EDT
Doctor blasts Wisconsin senator's COVID vaccine skepticism
By Scott Bauer Jun. 25, 2021 11:15 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, a vocal critic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates, announced plans Friday to hold a news conference bringing...
About $140 million in stimulus money targeted for tourism
Jun. 24, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment businesses, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are getting some financial help to recover.
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Senate Republicans OK local redistricting delay
Jun. 23, 2021 01:15 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate approved a Republican bill Wednesday that would delay local governments’ redistricting efforts.
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Wisconsin health officials launch COVID plan for schools
Jun. 22, 2021 03:20 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin officials have a launched a new program to test school children for COVID-19 this fall, the state Department of Health Services...
Wisconsin school leaders blast Republican K-12 spending plan
By Todd Richmod Jun. 21, 2021 01:50 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Superintendents, school board members and other education leaders on Monday demanded that Republican lawmakers devote more state aid to...
Evers vetoes bill increasing eligibility for voucher program
Jun. 18, 2021 04:15 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Friday vetoed a bill that would have opened the door to more children going to private school using a voucher paid for...
Highlights of Republican-authored Wisconsin state budget
By Scott Bauer Jun. 17, 2021 10:30 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee completed its work Thursday on the state's next two-year spending plan, paving the...
Wisconsin Assembly passes local redistricting delay
By Scott Bauer Jun. 16, 2021 03:38 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Redistricting of local political boundary lines in Wisconsin would be delayed a year or more under a bill backed by Republicans and local...
Wisconsin Assembly forbids requiring virus vaccination proof
Jun. 16, 2021 02:10 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments...
Heads of Wisconsin's largest school districts 'dismayed'
By Scott Bauer Jun. 15, 2021 10:07 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The superintendents of Wisconsin's five largest school districts told members of the Legislature on Tuesday that they're “dismayed” that ...
Court: Local Wisconsin heath departments can't close schools
By Scott Bauer Jun. 11, 2021 10:38 AM EDT
Former rivals Walker, Doyle join together to promote vaccine
By Scott Bauer Jun. 10, 2021 02:10 AM EDT
Wisconsin Legislature votes to end extra unemployment
By Scott Bauer And Todd Richmond Jun. 08, 2021 11:33 PM EDT
Driving tests for teen drivers could be waived
Jun. 08, 2021 09:33 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New teen drivers in Wisconsin may no longer have to take a behind-the-wheel exam driving exam under a proposal from Gov. Tony Evers...
Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2021 05:00 PM EDT
Wisconsin State Journal. June 6, 2021.
Editorial: Republicans shouldn’t risk $1.5B for Wisconsin schools
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'Unprecedented' revenue growth forecast for Wisconsin budget
By Scott Bauer Jun. 08, 2021 12:05 PM EDT
Wisconsin prisons to resume in-person visits
Jun. 07, 2021 02:58 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin prison officials announced Monday they will a ban on in-person visits later this month as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
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