Government

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #105 and Emergency Order #1 on Friday, establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites.

Gov. Tony Evers announced on Sunday his 2021-23 biennial budget proposes regulating and taxing marijuana much like Wisconsin regulates and taxes alcohol. Under the proposal, Wisconsin would join 15 other states, including neighboring Michigan and Illinois, in legalizing recreational marijuana.

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Wisconsin state schools superintendent candidates are arguing for a more equitable school system, more funding and less focus on standardized testing. But the seven candidates vying for the state’s top education job differ on how to achieve those goals.

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Gov. Tony Evers says his two-year budget plan due to be delivered in mid-February will again propose accepting federal money to expand the Medicaid program.

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement last week after Congressional leadership forced members to vote on a nearly 5,600 page bill less than seven hours after posting bill text last week.

President Donald J. Trump signed the bill into law on Sunday.

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With lawmakers retiring, resigning or losing reelection, the Wisconsin State Assembly will see 16 new members while eight new members will serve in the state Senate in the coming two-year session that starts in January.

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Despite winning a narrow plurality in Wisconsin a month ago, Joe Biden won just 37 Assembly districts and 11 in the Senate, according to a WisPolitics.com analysis of certified returns.

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Paul Ryan left the U.S. House and the powerful speaker’s post two years ago. Then the Janesville Republican went silent, avoiding commentary on President Trump.