Fatal Police Violence May Have Declined For The First Time In Years

Data from Campaign Zero, which advocates for the end of police violence, shows a slight drop in police killings in 2025 compared with 2024.

Evers Approves Workers Comp Increases, Redirects Other State Labor Department Money

Like the workers' comp bill, the unemployment insurance bill was the product of a joint labor-management advisory council.

State Policy Will Determine How Many People Lose Medicaid Under Work Rules

Whether the actual number ends up at the low end or the high end of that estimate will depend on state policy, according to the researchers.

More Wisconsin Jails And Prisons Are Using Medication To Address Opioid Addiction

“Treatment Behind Bars: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Wisconsin’s Jails and Prisons,” by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, was released.

Milwaukee Senators Call For Traffic Cameras To Deter Reckless Driving, Prevent Deaths And Injuries

Recent data from the city of Milwaukee found that traffic deaths hit a six-year low in 2025.

Lorenzo Santos Tries Again For Democratic Nod In Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District

A Democrat who originally hoped to be the party’s 1st Congressional District is making his second run for the party’s nomination this year.

Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Announces Exit, Joining Other Republicans

New legislative maps adopted in 2024 led to slimmer margins in the body, which currently has 18 Republicans and 15 Democrats.

Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Repeal Of 'Endangerment' Finding Central To Climate Fight

Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday.

Wisconsin Senate Unanimously Passes PFAS Legislation

Once signed, it will release $125 million set aside nearly three years ago to address PFAS contamination in the state’s water supplies.

WI Senate Passes Bills To Legalize Online Sports Betting, Establish College Athlete NIL Rules

Both bills were passed and sent to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers despite opposition within both party caucuses.

Three Wisconsin School Districts On What's At Stake For Their Spring Referendum Requests

More than 70 school referendum questions will appear on ballots across the state in April.

Western Wisconsin Residents Try To Turn Back A Massive Factory Farm's DNR Permit

The Department of Natural Resources has granted a permit to allow Ridge Breeze Dairy to expand its operations to include 6,500 cows.

Trump's Cuts To Medicaid Threaten Services That Help Disabled People Live At Home

Disability rights advocates expect pressure to intensify across the country.

Education Department Data Shows Foreign Contracts, Gifts To US Colleges Topped $5B In 2025

Details about the gifts and contracts, such as what was given or what work was contracted, are not displayed on the dashboard.

How Main Street Businesses In WI Could Recoup Tariff Costs

President Donald Trump's import tariffs were struck down on Friday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Employees At 2 Wisconsin Mental Health Clinics Seek Union Representation

The clinics — one in Madison and one in West Allis — are owned by Wisconsin-based Rogers Behavioral Health.

Wisconsin Passes Expanded Medicaid For Moms

Gov. Tony Evers is expected to sign the measure next week.

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump's Tariffs In 6-3 Opinion, Dealing Blow To Trade Agenda

Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson joined Roberts’ opinion.

Senate Passes Bill To Allow For Bids On Wisconsin Public Affairs Network

The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill Wednesday to solicit proposals from organizations seeking to run the state's public affairs network.

Assembly To Vote On Antisemitism Bill That Sparked Conflicting Free Speech Views

Critics, however, argue that the bill would criminalize political speech critical of Israeli actions, most recently in the ongoing conflict.

Trump Wields Abortion Clinic Law Against Church Demonstrators, Providers Still Fear Violence

“It should be repealed because it’s a draconian law,” said Terrisa Bukovinac, the founder of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising.

ACLU Asks Court To Enforce Program For Incarcerated Mothers

“With each month that passes, Defendants’ failure to act violates state law and violates the Writ,” the ACLU motion stated.

Border Czar Tom Homan Announces End To Operation Metro Surge, Claiming Success

Homan said a “small footprint of personnel” will remain for “a period of time” to wind down the operation.

Red Cliff Band Chairwoman Delivers State Of The Tribes Address

Band Chairwoman Nicole Boyd also called on the Legislature to take on flavored vape pens, which have grown in popularity among youth.

Trump Administration Again Denies Flood Relief To Wisconsin Communities

FEMA’s letter to Evers said that assistance “is not warranted,” but does not otherwise explain the rationale for the denial.

Assembly Committee To Vote On Bill To Boost Funding For ‘Demonstration' Charter School

The bill has the support of one Democratic lawmaker: Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison), whose district includes the schools.

Verona Has Waited Months For Flock Cameras To Come Down After Canceling Contract

Despite the Council's vote last fall not to renew the city’s contract with Flock and the contract lapsing, the cameras have remained.

First Amendment Lawyers Say Minneapolis ICE Observers Are Protected By Constitution

First Amendment lawyers and national security experts expressed deep skepticism that any charges stemming from it will stick.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany Gets President Donald Trump's Endorsement In GOP Primary For Governor

Milwaukee Co. Exec. David Crowley sarcastically congratulated Tiffany, saying he “would be a great addition to Trump’s Board of Peace.”

Wisconsin Politicians React To Pretti Shooting. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany Says He Hasn't Seen Video

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the frontrunner in the Republican gubernatorial primary, said he hadn’t seen the widely circulated video.

‘I'm Stuck Here': Dozens Of Minneapolis ICE Detainees Shipped To NM Detention Facility

“I’ve been a pretty good citizen. It’s been more than 10 years since I got a speeding ticket.”

US Department Of Justice Delivers Subpoenas To Walz, Frey, Her, Ellison, Moriarty

The New York Times first reported the delivery of the subpoenas, and other national outlets also confirmed that reporting.

RFK Jr.'S MAHA Movement Has Picked Up Steam In Statehouses. Here's What To Expect In 2026.

“It’s not very often you see states like California and West Virginia at the forefront of an issue together,” Andy Baker-White said.

Wis. Hospital Funding Uncertain; Dem Lawmakers Call On U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden To Help

The analysis said that if the increase is disallowed, then it would lead to a general-purpose revenue shortfall of $396 million annually.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bills To Exempt Tips And Overtime From Taxes

Tusler told reporters that his legislation wasn’t permanent because legislators want to “watch and see how it works out.”

Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendment, Child Grooming Proposals

Lawmakers take votes without WisconsinEye livestreaming.

What Do Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Think About Data Center Development?

Dozens of data centers have been built in communities across Wisconsin, with more planned or in process.

Milwaukee Police Don't Have A Plan If ICE Launches Massive Operation In The City

Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched its largest operation in history, deploying approximately 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities.

Controversial Jobless Pay Changes Pass Divided Assembly Committee

If it passes, Gov. Tony Evers will veto the bill, spokesperson says Wednesday.

Trump Administration Agrees To Drop Anti-DEI Criteria For Stalled Health Research Grants

The 17 attorneys general sued in April over $783 million in frozen grants.