READ: La Crosse mayor releases 'State of the City' address transcript
In the address, delivered to the Common Council on January 12, the Mayor reflects on the city's progress in 2022 on a number of priorities he identified, including housing.
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FBI offering $25K reward for information on arson at pro-life group’s Madison office
The FBI is now offering a $25,000 reward for information on an arson attack at a pro-life group’s headquarters last spring.
Breaking down the process of putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — An amendment to the state constitution could be on the horizon, placing the issue of bail reform before the voters in April. If the state Assembly approves the measure Thursday as is expected, the amendment will be on the ballot within a matter of months. It was not a snap decision, however. “Wisconsin does something more complicated…
Wisconsin AG Kaul announces task force to fight human trafficking
WISC-TV/Channel 3000MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice took a large step Wednesday in the fight against human trafficking. Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the recreation of the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, which will be led by the DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation and Project Respect. The statewide task force will be made up of federal, state and…
Bail reform amendment clears state Senate
MADISON, Wis. — A constitutional amendment that would change how bail is set in Wisconsin cleared one of the final hurdles before going to a referendum Tuesday, clearing the Senate with some bipartisan support. The amendment would allow judges to consider factors like criminal history when setting the monetary amount for a defendant’s bail. Currently, judges can only consider flight…
Wisconsin Democrats try to get abortion on the April ballot
Democrats Tuesday pushed to get the issue of abortion on the ballot for the upcoming April election through an advisory referendum that is almost certain to be blocked by Republicans in the state Legislature.
Evers: Legislature should seek vote on abortion, not welfare
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Democratic lawmakers called on Republicans Tuesday to ask voters whether the state should ban abortions rather than seek their views on welfare eligibility.
Richland community appeals to state legislators to keep UW campus open
In a listening session with state legislators Monday, UW-Platteville at Richland students and supporters pushed back against the UW System’s decision to close the area’s branch campus.
WATCH: Wisconsin holds 42nd annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Courtesy of PBS WisconsinMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and other state leaders gathered in the State Capitol on Monday for an annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s ceremony marked the 42nd remembrance of the iconic civil rights leader, making Wisconsin’s celebration the oldest official MLK Day celebration in the nation. Remarks were expected from…
Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden introduces his first bill
If passed, the "Ban Congressman Lobbyist Act" would prohibit former Senators and members of the House of Representatives from lobbying congress and the executive branch.
