State

Thu
15
Jan

Capitol Report: Mid-decade redistricting may be coming to Wisconsin

A national trend of mid-decade congressional redistricting may yet be seen in Wisconsin after many pundits wrote off the possibility earlier this year.

Thu
08
Jan

Crime lab back is as campaign issue

The efficiency of the state crime lab was an issue in Democrat Josh Kaul's successful campaign to unseat Attorney General Brad Schimel in 2018.

And it looks like it will be a campaign issue next year as Kaul, running for a third term as AG, is challenged once again by Fond Du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney.

Thu
11
Dec

Documentary will focus on Bucky Badger

PBS Wisconsin plans to unveil a documentary this winter about the beloved University of Wisconsin-Madison mascot.

“Bucky!” will premiere Dec. 2 on PBS Wisconsin.

Emmy winner and UW-Madison alum Charlie Berens will narrate this story of how Bucky Badger became a symbol for not just the university but also Wisconsin.

Thu
11
Dec

Lottery urges responsible giving this holiday season


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With the holiday gift giving season underway, the Wisconsin Lottery is reminding players that Lottery games are for adults – not kids.

Thu
11
Dec

Fiscal Facts: License to teach

A growing number of Wisconsin teachers hold emergency licenses, reflecting staffing needs and a greater reliance on non-traditional routes into the classroom.

Thu
11
Dec

Before Wisconsin high schools can offer more college classes, teachers must go back to school

It’s fourth period in the auto lab at Madison’s Vel Phillips Memorial High School, and a dozen students maneuver between nearly as many cars.

Thu
04
Dec

GOP lawmakers, Underly clash over educator sexual misconduct investigations

Jill Underly got reelected as state schools superintendent in April while being accused of avoiding debates.

When she recently failed to show at a legislative hearing over her department’s handling of sexual misconduct cases, criticism mounted again.

Thu
04
Dec

Wheel tax revenues keep rolling

By the end of 2025, nearly half of all Wisconsinites will be required to pay a fee to their municipality or county to register their vehicle.

Thu
20
Nov

Wisconsin has record-high seat belt use

This November, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol celebrated record-high seat belt use in Wisconsin after the most recent observational survey reported 94 percent of drivers in the state buckle up.

Thu
20
Nov

Rematch brews for 2026 attorney general's race

Next year Wisconsin voters will see the first open governor's race since 2010 with Dem Gov. Tony Evers opting against a run for a third four-year term.

But contrary to conventional wisdom just a couple months ago, next year's attorney general's race is looking like a rematch from 2022: Josh Kaul vs. Eric Toney.

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