STATE LEGISLATURE

From Hanukkah to Christmas, Roys reflects on holiday traditions—and why Wisconsinites need a leader who understands the realities faced by working families. 

WisconsinEye, the independent network providing unfiltered coverage of the state Capitol for the past 18 years, has shuttered – casting doubts on a plan that relies on charitable whims to cover state government.

Legislative maps were rigged by politicians in 2011 but then recently changed. Congressional lines might be redrawn next to ensure fair maps.

It’s easier than ever to answer the question, “Who represents me in Madison?” with websites that take the guesswork out of all the maps.

Some Republicans expressed interest in saving the Knowles Nelson Stewardship program, but other GOP lawmakers want the conservation effort defunded. A Democratic legislator is making a public plea to  a Republican colleague to schedule a committee hearing on a bipartisan effort to save a popular land conservation program from its pending demise. The Knowles Nelson…

The closing of facilities to help homeless veterans happened after Republicans removed Gov. Tony Evers’ funding request.

The Wisconsin Legislature’s Socialist Caucus emphasizes the power of “public,” starting with supporting public education.

Texas Democrats leave their state to freeze a Republican legislature ordered by Trump to gerrymander their congressional boundaries.

The announcement from Wisconsin’s two-term chief executive triggers wide-open 2026 primaries in both parties.

From homeless veterans to childcare to school funding, there are a lot of missing numbers that have some people talking and others taking action.