State high court overturns Evers’ mask mandate, emergency orders
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Tony Evers’ emergency orders and face mask mandate were illegal when he enacted them as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WMC lawsuit aims to halt DNR PFAS sampling program
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) has filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stating that state law doesn’t allow the agency to carry out a program to sample wastewater at industrial and municipal sites for PFAS.
Evers allocates Biden rescue dollars
Gov. Tony Evers has unveiled his plan for the $3.2 billion in federal funding that Wisconsin received from the recently enacted American Rescue Plan, and he vetoed a bill that would have given the Legislature approval over their use.
State Senate approves bill for cocktails to go
The bill would allow bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks and glasses of wine in to-go containers.
Republicans reject $2.38 billion capital budget
Republicans on the State Building Commission rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed $2.38 billion in investments in state infrastructure.
$2.7 million in fraud from Wisconsin investors part of bigger precious metals scheme
The defendants are accused of perpetrating a fraudulent precious metals investment scheme that targeted elderly investors.
DHS seeks more diverse vendors
The Dane County Department of Human Services is releasing requests for proposals (RFPs) for almost 20 programs next week and is looking for more diverse vendors to respond.
Unemployment benefits included in latest COVID-19 relief
A set of new unemployment benefits are scheduled to be available to Wisconsinites after the latest round of federal COVID-19 relief was signed into law last week.
Decrease in bankruptcies may not be true indicator of future activity
While the pandemic has caused sharp changes in the economy over the last year, the number of bankruptcies filed nationally in 2020 is the lowest since 1986.
Should student loans be forgiven?
Pursuing a higher education degree is supposed to be a pathway to unlocking a steady career path and increased earning potential, but for many that college degree also carries the crushing burden of student loan debt.
Doctor agrees to $110,000 settlement in opioid civil case
A former Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin doctor has agreed to pay $110,000 to settle federal civil allegations.
Second federal lawsuit filed over Truax F-35s
Safe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin, a group opposed to basing F-35 fighter jets in Madison, has filed a second lawsuit challenging the environmental review.
State GOP leaders reject local sales tax plan
GOP leaders say a proposal by Gov. Tony Evers to allow local governments to increase sales taxes with voter approval will not go any further.
City sued over ‘bird-safe’ glass requirement
A new building ordinance to prevent bird deaths has prompted a lawsuit by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL).
Evers signs bill to boost pay for public defenders
To help retain Wisconsin public defenders, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill that will allow the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office to utilize savings over the past year to provide an overdue pay progression increase to staff.
Council denies liquor license for convenience store
The Madison City Council voted a second time to deny an alcohol license for a Stop-N-Go convenience store owned by Kwik Trip in Schenk’s Corners.
Health officials drop dance studio complaint, allegations will be added to related lawsuit
Public Health Madison and Dane County has withdrawn a 119-count complaint against A Leap Above Dance.
Evers signs bill to update outdated unemployment system
Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a piece of unanimously passed bipartisan legislation that will begin to overhaul Wisconsin’s outdated unemployment insurance system.
Business groups applaud legislation limiting COVID-19 liability
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) commended the state Assembly and Senate for passing Special Session Senate Bill 1, which contains language providing COVID-19 liability protections for businesses, universities, schools, nonprofits, and other organizations.
Radio personality charged with possession of child porn
Matthew Bradshaw Jones, 40, an employee of Midwest Family Broadcasting working under the name Jackson Jones on Q106.3 radio, was charged with possession of child pornography.
