MADISON — A Dane County judge on Wednesday ruled as unconstitutional provisions of Act 10 — the Scott Walker-era law that severely curbed unions’ influence, sparked massive protests and reshaped Wisconsin’s political climate for years to come — and denied a motion to dismiss a case challenging the law. Several unions representing public employees filed the lawsuit in November […]
The man accused of bringing firearms twice to the Wisconsin state Capitol to confront Gov. Tony Evers last year has been sentenced to serve 30 days in the Dane County Jail for one misdemeanor charge, according to Wisconsin online court records. Joshua Pleasnick, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a firearm in a […]
Travelers booking their trips to Milwaukee might have some difficulty finding somewhere to stay during the Republican National Convention next month. But there are at least a few options left on the rental market — if you you’re looking for a premium experience. Real estate agents are listing dozens of luxury homes for rent across […]
Over the weekend, Minnesota unveiled its new state flag. It features a stylized outline of the state with an eight-pointed star and a field of light blue. The new Minnesota flag replaces one that showed native peoples being driven off their land. “The new flag and seal reflect all Minnesotans and showcase the features of […]
WASHINGTON – Downtown hotels will be hard to come by when the Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee in just over two months. But Wisconsin’s convention delegation have secured their rooms. The state’s delegation will stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites just half a mile from Fiserv Forum, the epicenter of the July […]
Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Robert Spindell speaks at a Dec. 8, 2020 Stop the Steal rally. (Henry Redman | Wisconsin Examiner) Is Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul preparing to file charges against Wisconsin’s fake electors? So far he still won’t say. The question came up again last week, when Arizona became the fourth state to indict […]
WAUNAKEE — On the shore of Lake Mendota at the state park named for the holiday’s founder, Gov. Tony Evers on Earth Day signed an executive order pledging that the state will plant 100 million trees by the end of 2030 — an increase from the state’s initial commitment of 75 million. Wisconsin first joined […]
History shows it’s hard to beat an incumbent U.S. senator, even a vulnerable one. In Wisconsin, senators seeking re-election are 8-1 over the last 30 years. At this time two years ago, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson was getting some of the worst polling numbers of his career but still eked out a 1-point win. Now […]
MADISON — The state’s financial condition is the strongest on record, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum. The analysis, which comes four years after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, noted substantial reserves and relatively low debt. “This newfound strength better positions the state to take advantage of future opportunities […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press was able to determine that voters in Wisconsin had approved two constitutional amendments limiting how state elections are run and paid for after the measures supported by Republicans in the state outperformed former President Donald Trump‘s 2020 performance, even in largely Democratic-leaning parts of the state. The AP determined […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will compete Tuesday in the Wisconsin presidential primaries, a contest that’s now less about winning delegates and more about carrying the pivotal state in November. Wisconsin voters will also decide two proposed constitutional amendments that would shape how elections in the state are run […]
What does Wisconsin have in common with the Hawaiian Islands, Florida Keys and California’s Channel Islands? They all are home to national marine sanctuaries. The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary is one of 15 places in the country that have received the designation from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Marine sanctuaries help to protect […]