A coalition of 40+ groups urged Gov. Tony Evers to veto AB 446, which would require Wisconsin agencies to consider the IHRA antisemitism definition; critics warn it could chill speech.

A finance committee advanced a contract that adds a 1% residency bonus for Milwaukee police supervisors as leaders note only about 30% live inside the city. The deal now moves to the full council.

At his 2026 State of the County, David Crowley tied small‑business grants, big projects and safety programs to a "building bridges" agenda while flagging looming budget choices.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced he will not seek reelection, leaving Wisconsin’s 9th District open and adding to a string of retirements ahead of 2026. The move sets up a contested GOP primary and broader implications for control of the Legislature.

Washington County's executive committee recommended an honorary "Charlie J. Kirk Way" on a stretch of County Trunk Highway K; the proposal drew protesters and hundreds of messages to county leaders.

Gov. Evers signed a law extending BadgerCare postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months. The change affects thousands of low‑income mothers across Wisconsin.

County Executive Josh Schoemann urged voters to use in-person early voting beginning March 24 ahead of the April 7 Spring Election. Some municipal clerks will offer Saturday hours.

Sen. Van Wanggaard announced he won't seek reelection in 2026, turning Wisconsin's 21st Senate District into a top battleground. Trevor Jung has already declared as a Democratic candidate.

State Rep. Scott Allen and Common Council President Alicia Halvensleben will face off for Waukesha mayor on April 7, with budgets and growth front and center. The race hinges on competing plans for the city’s finances and endorsements from county leaders.

Fincantieri says its Marinette yards are ready to build landing ships, corvettes and more after the Navy reshuffled its frigate plans.

Wisconsin lawmakers are exempt from retention rules that bind other public employees, so emails and calendars can be deleted. A Democratic bill timed for Sunshine Week faces long odds after budget writers dropped a governor’s fix.

Forward Analytics finds Wisconsin ranked 38th in real GDP growth from 2017 62024, flagging weak labor-force gains and a drop in housing affordability.

A Dane County filing argues the state Legislature improperly used public dollars to hire private law firms, pointing to roughly $26 million in fees since 2017.