Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps on Monday.Democrats celebrated the signing as a significant victory in a state where Republicans have controlled the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs new legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them
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Lawmakers advance bill requiring Universities of Wisconsin to admit all top-performing high schoolers
The University of Wisconsin-Madison would be required to admit all high school students who finish in the top 5% of their class, and other campuses would have to admit those in the top 10%, under a … [Read more...] about Lawmakers advance bill requiring Universities of Wisconsin to admit all top-performing high schoolers
Wisconsin’s GOP-led Legislature makes second attempt to draw maps before Supreme Court does
The Republican-controlled Senate in Wisconsin is attempting to pass a new legislative map before the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court can do so.This is the second attempt within a month, with … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s GOP-led Legislature makes second attempt to draw maps before Supreme Court does
WI justice’s campaign ads used horse imagery in nod to lewd inside joke about opponent, top staffer says
Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz's campaign consultant reportedly used images of horses in ads she ran during the 2023 election cycle in a nod to a vulgar joke about opponent … [Read more...] about WI justice’s campaign ads used horse imagery in nod to lewd inside joke about opponent, top staffer says
Person of interest in custody after Wisconsin newlyweds gunned down in bar shooting
A person of interest has been taken into police custody after a newlywed couple was found shot and killed inside a Wisconsin sports bar on Thursday, Feb. 1.Gina Weingart, 37, and Emerson Weingart, 33, … [Read more...] about Person of interest in custody after Wisconsin newlyweds gunned down in bar shooting
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear Gov. Evers’ suit against GOP Legislature for blocking ‘basic functions’
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a lawsuit by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers against the Republican-controlled state Legislature.Evers' suit claims lawmakers are obstructing basic … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear Gov. Evers’ suit against GOP Legislature for blocking ‘basic functions’
Wisconsin consultants label GOP’s redistricting map proposals as gerrymanders
Consultants hired by the Wisconsin Supreme Court identified the Republican Legislature and a conservative law firm's maps as partisan gerrymanders.The consultants noted key criteria for map … [Read more...] about Wisconsin consultants label GOP’s redistricting map proposals as gerrymanders
Wisconsin governor, on primary eve, moves to suspend in-person voting over coronavirus fears
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday abruptly suspended in-person voting for the state’s scheduled Tuesday primary, setting up a new clash with the state’s GOP-controlled legislature.The … [Read more...] about Wisconsin governor, on primary eve, moves to suspend in-person voting over coronavirus fears
Wisconsin doctor, husband slain; couple knew suspect, 18, police say
MADISON, Wis. — The 18-year-old man arrested in the slayings of a University of Wisconsin physician and her husband is known to the family, police said Friday.University of Wisconsin Police Chief … [Read more...] about Wisconsin doctor, husband slain; couple knew suspect, 18, police say
Wisconsin governor, in surprise move, calls special session to halt in-person voting in looming primary
In an 11th-hour move, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling for a special session of his state’s legislature to overhaul Tuesday’s scheduled primary -- by allowing for an all-mail election, sending … [Read more...] about Wisconsin governor, in surprise move, calls special session to halt in-person voting in looming primary