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Republican Bryan Steil Launches Campaign For Ryan's Congressional Seat

April 22, 2018 - 2:10pm

Janesville attorney Bryan Steil has announced he will run for U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan's congressional seat, a move that Republicans hope will help keep the district under GOP control after Ryan leaves office at the end of his term.

Senator Schumer Introduces Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Use At The Federal Level

April 20, 2018 - 3:05pm

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) introduced a bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal lever and allow states to decide whether or not to legalize the drug. We speak with Sam Kamin, Vicente Sederberg Professor of Marijuana Law and Policy for the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law,...

Democratic Party Congressional Candidate Calls For Legalizating Marijuana

April 20, 2018 - 4:00pm

Kyle Frenette, a Democratic candidate for Congress in northern Wisconsin, has come out in favor of the national legalization of marijuana.

Walker, Environmentalists, Spar Over Wider Review Of Lake Diversion Plan

April 20, 2018 - 3:45pm

Environmental groups want all Great Lakes states and provinces to review Foxconn's plan for Lake Michigan. Gov. Scott Walker says it's ''not necessary."

Republican Field Grows In Race To Replace Ryan

April 20, 2018 - 12:25pm

The Republican field is growing in the race to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan, but he says he won't immediately endorse anyone.

Multiple Candidates Register To Run For State Treasurer

April 20, 2018 - 11:25am

A half-dozen people are running for state treasurer, with all but one jumping into the race after voters decided to keep the sleepy office in play.

Highest Earners Have Seen Most Benefits of 2010s Wisconsin Tax Cuts

April 20, 2018 - 10:59am

How much of an impact have tax cuts had on individual Wisconsinites — and whom?

Young Professionals Being Celebrated In Wisconsin

April 20, 2018 - 10:00am

Northern Wisconsin businesses and a job development agency are getting more creative to find a younger workforce.

American Girl Announces It's Closing Wilmot Operations

April 20, 2018 - 9:50am

The American Girl distribution center in Wilmot is scheduled to close June 29 and the call center in the first quarter of 2019.

On Columbine Anniversary, More Calls For Gun Control

April 20, 2018 - 9:10am

Students and teachers across Wisconsin and the United States left class Friday morning as part of a National School Walkout to demand action on gun control.

Unity Point Health Says 16K People Could Be Affected By Data Breach

April 20, 2018 - 8:45am

UnityPoint Health says about 16,000 people could be affected by a data breach, with Social Security numbers and financial information possibly compromised.

Tribal Forests More Diverse, Sustainable Than Surrounding Forests

April 20, 2018 - 6:00am

New research shows tribal forests in northern Wisconsin have older trees, better plant diversity and tree regeneration than surrounding state or national forests.

'Blighted' Designation For Homes Near Foxconn Site Leaves Residents Frustrated

April 19, 2018 - 4:05pm

The Village of Mount Pleasant is designating some of the homes as "blighted," a term generally reserved for properties considered deteriorated or unsafe, in order to obtain the properties and clear way for construction.

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Suspension Of Marquette Professor

April 19, 2018 - 5:40pm

Justices on Wisconsin's Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over Marquette University's decision to suspend an outspoken professor in a dispute that has pitted conservative allies against one another.

Governor Walker Seeks ACA Waiver To Create Reinsurance Program

April 19, 2018 - 3:05pm

Wisconsin residents could pay less in taxes for the state's private insurance marketplace under plan from Governor Scott Walker. The goal of the plan is to bring premiums down and encourage more insurance providers to join the marketplace. Philip Rocco, assistant professor of political science at Marquette University, joins us...

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Republican Bryan Steil Launches Campaign For Ryan's Congressional Seat

Senator Schumer Introduces Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Use At The Federal Level

Democratic Party Congressional Candidate Calls For Legalizating Marijuana

Walker, Environmentalists, Spar Over Wider Review Of Lake Diversion Plan

Republican Field Grows In Race To Replace Ryan

Multiple Candidates Register To Run For State Treasurer

Highest Earners Have Seen Most Benefits of 2010s Wisconsin Tax Cuts

Young Professionals Being Celebrated In Wisconsin

American Girl Announces It's Closing Wilmot Operations

On Columbine Anniversary, More Calls For Gun Control

Unity Point Health Says 16K People Could Be Affected By Data Breach

Tribal Forests More Diverse, Sustainable Than Surrounding Forests

'Blighted' Designation For Homes Near Foxconn Site Leaves Residents Frustrated

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Suspension Of Marquette Professor

Governor Walker Seeks ACA Waiver To Create Reinsurance Program

Barrett Says Possible Bid For Governor Not A Criticism Of Other Dems

Wisconsin's Medical Malpractice Cap Goes Before State Supreme Court

Pence To Participate In Milwaukee Forum Touting Tax Overhaul

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