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January 17, 2024

Wisconsin Republicans clash over medical marijuana legalization plan

Wisconsin Republicans are facing difficulties reaching a consensus on a proposal to legalize medical marijuana. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he is unwilling to compromise.

January 17, 2024

Wisconsin lawmakers drive bills forward for statewide electric vehicle charging stations

Wisconsin lawmakers have advanced legislation to establish an electric vehicle charging station network across the state. The Senate passed the two bills with a 30-2 vote.

January 16, 2024

Former university chancellor defends himself after suspension over vegan porn videos: 'We've lost friends'

A former Wisconsin university chancellor, Joe Gow, said he and his wife lost friends and faced public outcry after they were 'outed' for producing adult content.

January 16, 2024

GOP power broker Vos threatens to take Wisconsin redistricting case to Supreme Court

Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos sounded off on Democratic legislative map proposals Tuesday, calling them a "political gerrymander" and threatening a federal appeal.

January 16, 2024

Wisconsin Senate fires state utility regulator in another blow to Democratic Gov. Evers

Wisconsin's Republican-controlled state Senate voted Tuesday against the confirmation of Public Service Commissioner Tyler Huebner, appointed two other times by Gov. Tony Evers.

January 15, 2024

Wisconsin Republicans would maintain majority in proposed legislative maps, but with reduced dominance

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered new maps for the state Legislature, and the newly proposed maps would maintain the Republican majority, an independent analysis shows.

January 12, 2024

Embattled Wisconsin elections czar is legally holding position, judge rules

A Wisconsin judge ruled Friday that state elections administrator Meagan Wolfe is legally holding her position following a deadlocked reappointment vote.

January 12, 2024

Late Sen. Herb Kohl memorialized as proud Wisconsinite, diehard Bucks fan

The late former Sen. Herb Kohl, a Wisconsin Democrat, was memorialized Friday at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, home to the NBA team he once owned.

January 11, 2024

Wisconsin judicial commission dismisses complaints filed by former state courts director

The Wisconsin Judicial Commission has dismissed complaints filed by the former state courts director who was fired by four liberal justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

January 11, 2024

Wisconsin GOP to propose tax cuts for families earning up to $200K

A proposal to slash income taxes for Wisconsin families making up to about $200,000 annually is in the works, according to Republican state Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu.