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Feb 20, 2023

New Wisconsin bill to protect dignity of strip search victims

State legislators propose change to strip search laws after high school vape raid

Capitol, Madison, State Capitol, Carroll St,

Feb 1, 2023

Lame duck laws prioritize political gains over system of checks and balances

Amid series of lawsuits, conservative legislature presses forward in restricting executive powers

Mar 30, 2022

UW System students lobby for action on key issues to Wisconsin legislators

Students share their opinions on issues such as mental health resources, shared governance at first UW Lobby Day in eight years

Feb 12, 2021

GOP lawmakers create resolution to terminate statewide mask mandate

'Regardless of whether state or federal laws require it, respect for the health of our families, neighbors and ourselves should compel us to always wear masks in public settings until the pandemic is under control,' dean says

Feb 8, 2021

Wisconsin State Legislature sees record number of female lawmakers

'We are on a trajectory that has been increasing the number of women in office, but that evolution is slow,' political science professor says

Sep 2, 2020

Silence from Evers, GOP is not an option as Wisconsin residents demand police accountability

Following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha Evers must hold special session, address police brutality

Apr 20, 2020

Republican lawmakers oppose Evers’ Stay at Home order extension

Republicans plan to approach Supreme Court to repeal extension

Nov 20, 2019

Republican state representative sues Evers over violation of open records

Republicans accuse Evers of lacking transparency

Nov 12, 2019

Understanding the root of the gun violence problem

Before any legislation can be productive or effective, politicians must agree to address a core issue — mental health

Oct 29, 2019

legislature

New Wisconsin bill to protect dignity of strip search victims

State legislators propose change to strip search laws after high school vape raid

Lame duck laws prioritize political gains over system of checks and balances

Amid series of lawsuits, conservative legislature presses forward in restricting executive powers

UW System students lobby for action on key issues to Wisconsin legislators

Students share their opinions on issues such as mental health resources, shared governance at first UW Lobby Day in eight years

GOP lawmakers create resolution to terminate statewide mask mandate

'Regardless of whether state or federal laws require it, respect for the health of our families, neighbors and ourselves should compel us to always wear masks in public settings until the pandemic is under control,' dean says

Wisconsin State Legislature sees record number of female lawmakers

'We are on a trajectory that has been increasing the number of women in office, but that evolution is slow,' political science professor says

Silence from Evers, GOP is not an option as Wisconsin residents demand police accountability

Following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha Evers must hold special session, address police brutality

Republican lawmakers oppose Evers’ Stay at Home order extension

Republicans plan to approach Supreme Court to repeal extension

Republican state representative sues Evers over violation of open records

Republicans accuse Evers of lacking transparency

Understanding the root of the gun violence problem

Before any legislation can be productive or effective, politicians must agree to address a core issue — mental health

Bills that would aid Wisconsin homeless rely on state Senate

Nearly 5,000 people estimated homeless in 2018.