by Raymond Neupert | Nov 5, 2023
As you finish up your lawn care for the winter, a UW Madison botanist says you might consider planting more than just turf next year. Professor Paul Koch says a flowering lawn is a good way to help your environment. “That will incorporate plants like clovers...
by Bob Hague | Nov 3, 2023
How close should poll watchers be allowed to observe? A bill from Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) would reduce the range from between 3 and 8 feet to 3 feet or less. “If you’re an observer you should be able to observe,” Tittl said. “That’s...
by Bob Hague | Nov 3, 2023
Governor Tony Evers has announced he’s investing $36 million in building projects around Wisconsin. The projects were excluded from the 2023-25 Capital Budget by Republican legislators. Evers said Thursday the projects will support over 400 jobs and nearly $68 million...
by Bob Hague | Nov 3, 2023
A bill in the Wisconsin Legislature would facilitate opening regional crisis centers. Currently, persons experiencing a mental health crisis may ride in the back of a squad car for hours, to be taken to Winnebago Mental Health Institute near Oshkosh. State Senator...
by Bob Hague | Nov 3, 2023
Two bills aimed at shutting down Madison’s World Naked Bike Ride got another public hearing at the Capitol this week. The measures were authored as a response to a young girl’s participation. Representative Cindy Duchow (R-Delafield) said it’s about protecting...
by Bob Hague | Nov 2, 2023
Only one member of Wisconsin’s U.S. House delegation voted to expel George Santos. Mark Pocan voted to expel the New York state Republican, an effort led by other New York Republicans. Wisconsin’s 2nd District Democrat said Santos’ actions have been unbecoming of a...
by Bob Hague | Nov 2, 2023
Wisconsin pharmacy school graduates have a shorter path to licensing. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has reached an agreement with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy that will lead to faster licensing of Wisconsin pharmacy...
by Bob Hague | Nov 2, 2023
Governor Tony Evers’ lawsuit against Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature is tied to diversity, equity and inclusion at the Universities of Wisconsin. The Democratic governor and Attorney General Josh Kaul filed the suit directly with the state Supreme Court this...
by Bob Hague | Nov 1, 2023
There’s help available to Wisconsinites during Open Enrollment. It can be confusing. State residents can enroll in a health plan on the individual health insurance marketplace through January 15 of next year. Anyone who already has health insurance can renew, update...
by Bob Hague | Nov 1, 2023
Clerks in Wisconsin would be allowed to start processing absentee ballots a day before Election Day, under a bill being considered at the Capitol. Assembly Elections Committee chair, Representative Scott Krug of Nekoosa said it would help to prevent claims of election...
by Bob Hague | Oct 31, 2023
Governor Tony Evers has filed a lawsuit against Republican legislators. The Democratic governor said lawmakers have violated the state Constitution and blocked basic government functions through what he calls “legislative vetoes,” most recently when a committee...
by Bob Hague | Oct 27, 2023
Saturday is Prescription Drug Take Back Day nationally and in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says Wisconsinites consistently do an outstanding job “This this past spring, Wisconsin’s drug takeback was first in the nation in the volume of unused...
by Raymond Neupert | Oct 27, 2023
At the Capitol on Thursday, the state assembly’s education committee took testimony on several bills about Native American curriculum and students. Oneida Nation Secretary Lisa Liggins spoke in favor of increasing the amount of Native American studies students...
by Raymond Neupert | Oct 27, 2023
At the Capitol on Thursday, the State Assembly education committee approved a bill that would allow school districts to hire superintendents who lack an education license. Committee Chair Joel Kitchens of Sturgeon Bay said he heard complaints from administrators that...
by Bob Hague | Oct 27, 2023
At the Capitol, legislation would put the costs of impounding the vehicles of reckless drivers on those drivers. State Senator Andre Jacque(R-DePere) said people are fed up with reckless driving. “Being put into harm’s way on a daily basis. Sometimes...
by Bob Hague | Oct 26, 2023
Wisconsin’s Republicans in Congress support the new House Speaker. Louisiana’s Mike Johnson opposed certifying the 2000 presidential election and is a close ally of former president Donald Trump. Johnson is a constitutional lawyer and a Christian who opposes abortion....
by Raymond Neupert | Oct 26, 2023
The Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is stepping down after less than a year on the job. Secretary-designee Adam Payne was on the job for just 10 months. Governor Tony Evers appointed Payne in January of this year, but he was never confirmed...
by Raymond Neupert | Oct 26, 2023
A auto dealership located in northern Wisconsin has been fined over $1 million for discriminating against Native American customers. The Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission found Rhinelander Auto Center specifically targeted Native...
by Bob Hague | Oct 25, 2023
“Fabulously ignorant, bigoted and un-American.” That response from the Islamic Society of Milwaukee to comments made by a Wisconsin congressman. In a brief interview posted Monday to the social media platform X, (formerly known as Twitter), 6th District...
by Bob Hague | Oct 25, 2023
A bipartisan group of 42 attorneys general is suing Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram. “What we’ve alleged in the complaint is that social media use is having harmful impacts on kids mental health and well being, that it’s been linked to harms to...
