State Capitol

On Veterans Day, as Wisconsin honors the more than 360,000 veterans across the state, former service members now working in the state Capitol say support for veterans is needed more than ever.

Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday about a proposal to define abortion in state law, which Republican supporters say will clear up fears that abortion restrictions will also affect miscarriage management.

Wisconsin on Friday became the 36th state to limit cellphones and other electronic devices in school when Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill requiring districts to prohibit phone use during class time.

The State Building Commission has agreed to release $15 million for “planning and design” as part of the governor’s plan to reorganize Wisconsin’s prison system.

After a Cap Times investigation found 200 educators have been investigated for sexual misconduct, Jetta Bernier, executive director of the national group, Enough Abuse, told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” there are simple ways to reduce abuses.

Assembly lawmakers approved a range of bills related to crime, policing and trafficking Tuesday. And Democrats used the debate to shift focus to the Epstein files.

A nonprofit theater in Racine saw online tickets for their musical jump from $22 to $635. A new bill in the state Capitol would cap the amount resellers can make off tickets.

There’s a renewed effort to bring red light and speed enforcement cameras to Milwaukee to help address reckless driving.

A new bill in the state legislature would ban hemp-derived THC products in Wisconsin. Producers say it would destroy their businesses.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul won’t run for governor in 2026, announcing Tuesday that he’ll seek reelection to his current job instead.