State Capitol
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Assembly Speaker Vos sees ‘good chance’ GOP wins Wisconsin governor in 2026
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos predicted Tuesday that Republicans will take over the governorship in 2026, but wouldn’t confirm whether or not he’ll run for reelection himself.
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How rising property taxes in Wisconsin could shape the midterm elections
Both political parties blame each other for Wisconsin property tax bills rising in 2025.
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Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN is offline, says it’s in desperate need of funding
Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN officially came off the air on Monday, almost a month after the nonprofit public affairs network announced it was in desperate need of funding.
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Legislative panel approves new teaching requirements for UW faculty
A Republican-led state legislative committee approved new teaching requirements for Universities of Wisconsin faculty Thursday, a condition of the bipartisan state budget passed this summer.
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New law requires Wisconsin schools to notify parents of reported sexual offenses
Wisconsin schools are now required to contact a student’s parent or guardian if they are a victim or target of a sexual offense while at school.
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Evers signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ in effort to fight sextortion of teens
A new law in Wisconsin aims to fight the crime of “sextortion” — a manipulative act that’s on the rise, particularly among young people.
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Latest state aid making clean water projects possible for smaller Wisconsin communities
The state’s Safe Drinking Water Loan Program is allowing smaller Wisconsin villages to fund needed water projects they otherwise couldn’t afford.
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Republican lawmakers propose new fees for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing on state-owned land
A Republican-led proposal would require new fees for people looking to hike, cross-country ski, bike, canoe or forage on state-owned land.
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WisconsinEye may shut down due to lack of funding
WisconsinEye, a statewide public affairs network that broadcasts state capitol proceedings, will stop event coverage Dec. 15 due to lack of funding, according to a statement on the website.
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Online sports betting in Wisconsin hits snag in Legislature
A bipartisan effort to legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin hit a roadblock Wednesday, when it was pulled from the Assembly’s agenda hours before lawmakers were scheduled to vote on it.










