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Armed man who entered Wisconsin Capitol seeking Gov. Evers denies intent to harm

October 23, 2023

Armed man who entered Wisconsin Capitol seeking Gov. Evers denies intent to harm

Joshua Pleasnick, 43, of Nebraska, claims he had no intent to harm Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers when he walked into the state Capitol armed in search of him.

Man accused of bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol now free on signature bond

October 19, 2023

Man accused of bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol now free on signature bond

Earlier this month, a man entered the Wisconsin Capitol twice while possessing firearm and demanded to speak to Gov. Tony Evers. Joshua Pleasnick has been released on signature bond.

Ex-Wisconsin Supreme Court justice fights subpoena over Protasiewicz impeachment advice

October 18, 2023

Ex-Wisconsin Supreme Court justice fights subpoena over Protasiewicz impeachment advice

Former Chief Justice Patience Roggensack of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is fighting a subpoena over advice she allegedly provided on the potential impeachment of Janet Protasiewicz.

Former Wisconsin Senate clerk resigns following a ‘credible allegation’ of sexual misconduct

October 18, 2023

Former Wisconsin Senate clerk resigns following a ‘credible allegation’ of sexual misconduct

Michael Queensland, a former Senate clerk in Wisconsin, has resigned following allegations that he forced himself onto an unconscious woman at a hotel.

2 employees convicted over handling of Wisconsin corn plant blast investigation

October 18, 2023

2 employees convicted over handling of Wisconsin corn plant blast investigation

A federal jury has convicted two Didion Milling employees of falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a deadly corn dust explosion.

Wisconsin Assembly greenlights $545M Brewers stadium overhaul

October 17, 2023

Wisconsin Assembly greenlights $545M Brewers stadium overhaul

The Wisconsin Assembly voted 69-27 on Tuesday in favor of a compromise plan to spend $545 million in public funds on repairs to American Family Field.

Universities of Wisconsin to close 2 more campuses amid enrollment drop

October 17, 2023

Universities of Wisconsin to close 2 more campuses amid enrollment drop

Two more Universities of Wisconsin will close by next year as the state college system continues struggling with declining enrollment and funding woes.

Wisconsin Senate passes $2B tax cut package, though Evers veto likely

October 17, 2023

Wisconsin Senate passes $2B tax cut package, though Evers veto likely

Wisconsin's Republican-led Senate has passed a $2 billion income tax cut package, which is likely to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Wisconsin GOP withhold university employee pay raises over school diversity spending dispute

October 17, 2023

Wisconsin GOP withhold university employee pay raises over school diversity spending dispute

Wisconsin’s Republican majority is urging the Universities of Wisconsin to cut back on its diversity spending. The GOP has decided to block school employee pay raises until then.

Man who brought guns to Wisconsin Capitol twice faces misdemeanor charge

October 17, 2023

Man who brought guns to Wisconsin Capitol twice faces misdemeanor charge

Wisconsin man Joshua Pleasnick has been charged with a misdemeanor for bringing guns to the Capitol twice while demanding to speak to Gov. Tony Evers.