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Can local governments in Wisconsin regulate rent prices?
No. Local governments in Wisconsin do not have the authority to enact rent control. Under state law, "No city, village, town or county may regulate the amount of rent or fees charged for the use of a residential rental dwelling unit." → Read More
Is Wisconsin's flu vaccination rate declining?
Yes. According to data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, flu shot rates in Wisconsin have fallen in the past couple seasons. → Read More
Do 'school choice' programs already exist in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin families have multiple school choice options, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. One option is open enrollment, which allows students to enroll in schools in districts other than where they live or attend virtual charter schools. → Read More
Do a majority of Wisconsinites support legalizing marijuana?
Yes. Just under two-thirds (64%) of registered voters support legalizing marijuana, according to a Marquette Law School Poll released Nov. 2, 2022. Democrats and independents were more likely to support legalization, at 82% and 67%, compared to 43% of Republicans. → Read More
The baby formula shortage is easing. Here’s what Wisconsin parents and caregivers should know.
Answers to questions about baby formula access, particularly for those enrolled in Wisconsin’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Answers to questions about baby formula access, particularly for those enrolled in Wisconsin’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. → Read More
Democratic lawmakers head to Illinois dispensary to make a new pitch for legalized marijuana in Wisconsin
Sen. Melissa Agard, a Democrat from Madison, reintroducing her bill to legalize marijuana. Republicans remain opposed to the idea and removed it from the state budget. → Read More
Evers vetoes election bills as Republicans question presidential election that has repeatedly been upheld
Evers had long signaled he would veto the measures, which he and other Democrats have said would make it harder for people to vote. → Read More
Led by Mandela Barnes, climate change task force seeing some strategies implemented, others blocked
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is highlighting his experience on climate as he enters the race for Senate. But what are the impacts of the task force he led? → Read More
UW-Madison moves to require masks indoors effective Thursday despite Republican plan to block mandates
UW-Madison said it will require masks indoors effective but a motion approved by Republican lawmakers earlier Tuesday could block that from happening. → Read More
Republican-led committee votes to block UW colleges' COVID-19 requirements
The motion passed on a party-line vote and directs the Board of Regents to issue COVID-19 requirements as rules, which the committee could block. → Read More
Wisconsin, other states failed to meet federal rules for clearing unemployment appeals, a new report says
The Legislative Audit Bureau released a report Friday citing Wisconsin's failure to clear 80% of unemployment appeals within 45 days. → Read More
State health officials encourage local leaders to follow CDC guidelines on masking
The state Department of Health Services encouraged local leaders to look to new CDC guidance issued Tuesday to make decisions about masking. → Read More
Speaker Robin Vos does not want another election probe, says 'forensic audit' already happening in Wisconsin
The state Elections Commission chair also said the lawmaker pushing for another investigation was spreading misinformation. → Read More
Republicans fail to override Evers veto of bill that would end extra unemployment benefits
Republican lawmakers also said they would ignore Gov. Tony Evers' call to provide more education funding. → Read More
Assembly planning an extraordinary session on Tuesday for likely veto overrides
Democratic leaders said they have been told that the Assembly will meet for veto overrides Tuesday but do not know which bill or bills would come up. → Read More
'Remarkable season and historic win': Gov. Evers declares Thursday 'Bucks in Six' Day
Evers' proclamation celebrated the team's resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and noted players' involvement in racial justice movements. → Read More
Incumbent Josh Kaul, GOP challenger Ryan Owens open fund-raising leads in 2022 attorney general's race
The deadline for campaign finance reports is Thursday at midnight. Here's how much money the candidates for governor and attorney general have raised. → Read More
Department of Corrections is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to visitors at six state prisons
The Department of Corrections recently resumed in-person visits and is now offering visitors on-site COVID-19 vaccinations. → Read More
Bills to change voting rules have been moving through the Legislature. Here are the views of local election clerks.
Republicans and Democrats have taken clear sides on voting bills moving through the Legislature. Clerks have a more nuanced view of the proposals. → Read More
Evers announces $130 million in American Rescue Plan funding for workforce development initiatives
Gov. Tony Evers and economic leaders were in Green Bay Wednesday to announce $130 million in funding toward workforce development. → Read More