Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects Remap Reconsideration
The Center Squareby Benjamin Yount Wisconsin’s Supreme Court will not reconsider its ruling that tossed out the state’s political maps. The new liberal-majority court ruled 4-3 against a request from Republican…
Gov. Evers Open to Tax Cut for Wisconsin Retirees
by Benjamin Yount Wisconsin’s governor may be softening on a tax cut for retirees in the state. Gov. Tony Evers was a guest on Capital City Sunday on television…
Milwaukee Sales Tax Increase Has Mayor, Washington County Executive at Odds
by Benjamin Yount Milwaukee’s new 2% sales tax has spawned a war of words between the city’s mayor and the county executive in Washington County. It began New Year’s…
Judge: Wisconsin Absentee Ballots Without Complete Addresses Can Be Counted
by Benjamin Yount A judge in Dane County says absentee ballots in Wisconsin don’t need a full address to be counted this year. Judge Ryan Nilsestuen ruled local election…
State Rep. Brandtjen Doesn’t Trust Wisconsin to Count Absentee Ballots Due to Milwaukee’s Past ‘Election Shenanigans’
by Benjamin Yount The Republican who led the first investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election says she does not trust the effort to count the state’s absentee ballots early because…
One Republican Wants Answers on What University of Wisconsin Knew About Porn-Producing Chancellor
by Benjamin Yount One Republican state senator wants more answers from the University of Wisconsin about the porn-producing former chancellor at La Crosse. Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, the legislature…
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Sales Tax Increases Begin Monday
by Benjamin Yount Taxpayers in Milwaukee and Milwaukee County are going to start paying more for a lot of things in the New Year. The city and county’s sales…
Planned Parenthood: Proposed Wisconsin Abortion Referendum an ‘Attempt to Strip Rights’
by Benjamin Yount Planned Parenthood is looking to label the possible ballot question on abortion before voters in Wisconsin ever get to see it. Planned Parenthood reacted to news…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Orders Redrawing of State Legislative Maps
Just the Newsby Ben Whedon The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Republican-drawn legislative district maps and demanded that the creation of new electoral lines ahead of the 2024 contests.…
Audits: Many State, University of Wisconsin Offices Empty as Employees Work from Home
by Benjamin Yount A pair of Republican lawmakers are promising to hold hearings into why so many state and University of Wisconsin workers aren’t in their offices. A pair…