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March 29, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes $3B tax cut, DEI crackdowns, other GOP-backed bills

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday vetoed 41 bills passed by the state's Republican-led Legislature, including a $3 billion tax cut.

March 28, 2024

Education Dept investigating Wisconsin university fellowship called discrimination 'on its face'

The U.S. Office for Civil Rights recently opened an investigation into a University of Wisconsin-Madison fellowship program based on a complaint it's racist against White people.

March 28, 2024

Universities of Wisconsin president proposes nearly 4% tuition hike

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman recommended Thursday a 3.75% tuition increase, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents next week.

March 27, 2024

Evers signs new laws designed to bolster safety of judges, combat human trafficking

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Wednesday bipartisan bills designed to combat human trafficking and better protect judges; the bills were introduced after a retired WI judge was killed.

March 25, 2024

Suspect critical after Milwaukee officers return gunfire during foot pursuit

Milwaukee police officers shot and critically injured a 20-year-old suspect who opened fire on them while fleeing on foot Sunday evening.

March 22, 2024

Wisconsin counties decline to prosecute campaign finance case against Trump committee

Prosecutors in three Wisconsin counties have declined to pursue felony campaign finance violation charges against former President Donald Trump's fundraising committee.

March 21, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes GOP voting, election audit bills; greenlights political AI crackdown

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday vetoed proposals by Republican lawmakers to relax restrictions on election observers' duties, in addition to addressing other bills.

March 20, 2024

On this day in history, March 20, 1854, Republican Party founded to oppose expansion of slavery

The Republican Party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin to oppose the expansion of slavery into the American west on this day in history, March 20, 1854.

March 19, 2024

WI Supreme Court sets deadline in recall case against Speaker Vos

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for arguments to be presented within two days in a case over the legislative boundaries affected by a recall effort against Robin Vos.

March 19, 2024

Wisconsin announces over-the-counter birth control pill access for Medicaid patients

Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin now have access to the first over-the-counter birth control pill without needing a doctor's prescription, Gov. Tony Evers announced.