Feb. 28, 2026
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Sports Wagering Bill, Heads to Senate
The bill would allow the state's tribes to offer mobile sports betting if the bettor is in Wisconsin and the sportsbook servers are on tribal land.
Feb. 27, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Bill to Limit Big Money in Judicial Elections
The new legislation aims to re-establish publicly funded elections for state Supreme Court and other judicial candidates.
Feb. 27, 2026
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to Retire
Longtime Republican leader announces he will not seek reelection after over 20 years in office.
Feb. 26, 2026
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bills Before Session End
Measures include online gambling, court funding, and postpartum Medicaid expansion.
Feb. 26, 2026
Wisconsin Legislator Charged After Dispute Over Hispanic Resolution
Prosecutors say Sylvia Ortiz-Velz threatened fellow lawmaker over drafting of resolution honoring Latino veterans
Feb. 25, 2026
Wisconsin Democrats Propose Doubling Minimum Wage
Bill would raise minimum to $15 per hour, then index to inflation
Feb. 25, 2026
Wisconsin School Districts Sue State Over Funding Adequacy
Lawsuit alleges chronic underfunding violates state constitution's guarantee of equal educational opportunity.
Feb. 25, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Bringing Back Death Penalty for Certain Child Sex Crimes
The plan would allow execution for first-degree sexual assault of children under 12 or 13 with DNA evidence, but faces high legal hurdles.
Feb. 25, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Death Penalty for Some Child Sex Crimes
Bill would reintroduce capital punishment for certain first-degree sexual assaults against children under 13.
Feb. 24, 2026
Wisconsin Schools and Teachers File Lawsuit Against GOP-Led Legislature for More Funding
Lawsuit seeks new school finance system to address inadequate funding of public schools
Feb. 24, 2026
Wisconsin Schools and Teachers File Lawsuit Against GOP-Led Legislature Over Funding
Lawsuit alleges state is violating constitutional requirement to provide equal educational opportunities
Feb. 23, 2026
Wisconsin Assembly Tensions Flare as Republicans Race to Adjourn
Democrats vow to slow down proceedings to force votes on Medicaid expansion and breast cancer screening coverage
Feb. 22, 2026
EPA Climate Rollback Alarms Underserved Communities
Proposed changes to emissions regulations raise concerns for low-income and minority neighborhoods.
Feb. 18, 2026
Wisconsin Assembly to Vote on Controversial Antisemitism Bill
Supporters say the bill is needed to combat a rise in antisemitism, but critics argue it would criminalize political speech critical of Israeli policies.
Feb. 16, 2026
Wisconsin Governor Evers Outlines Legislative Priorities in State of the State Address
Proposals focus on lowering healthcare costs, property tax relief, and funding for local governments and schools
Feb. 15, 2026
Wisconsin Expands Workers' Comp for Volunteer Firefighters with PTSD
New bill covers mental health support for those responding to trauma
Feb. 12, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Clash Over $2.5B Surplus
GOP leaders propose tax rebates, Evers wants to invest in schools
Feb. 12, 2026
Wisconsin Senate Leader Says He's Being Left Out of Tax Relief Talks
Republican leaders in the state legislature are at odds over a potential tax relief package.
