Rewind: Your week in review for April 3
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the final push in the state Supreme Court race, the move by UW regents to oust President Jay Rothman and the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to throw out Wisconsin’s congressional lines as a partisan gerrymander.
Evers vetoes tax exemptions for tips, overtime, along with 21 other bills
Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed 23 bills, including GOP efforts to exempt cash tips and overtime from the state income tax and to overturn his veto that extended by four centuries the annual increases in how much school districts can spend per student.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration over unlawful executive order attempting to exert federal control over elections
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 22 other attorneys general and one governor, is suing President Trump today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to challenge his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with
Gov. Evers: Slams President Trump, announces lawsuit against efforts to undermine Wisconsin’s safe and secure elections
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a new multi-state lawsuit in response to President Donald J. Trump’s latest executive order directing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to force states to use a nationwide list of voters provided by the Trump Administration, further suppressing the rights of voters, undermining democracy, and sowing
Gov. Evers: Takes action on several bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on several bills. The bills signed by the governor today include enhancing the safety of K-12 students across the state by ensuring educational professionals who get their licenses revoked or are under investigation can be more easily
Gov. Evers: Signs executive orders restoring commutations process in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two executive orders to reinstate Wisconsin’s process for issuing commutations, including creating a new Commutation Advisory Board. The governor, who reinstated Wisconsin’s pardon process after taking office and has since issued a record-breaking 2,000 pardons—more than
Bruce Murphy: The amazingly high cost of housing
Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.
Mark Lisheron: Forty-year-old vehicle emissions program under new scrutiny
Tiffany says he will seek waiver to end program in seven Wisconsin counties.
Dave Cieslewicz: Conversion therapy ruling more evidence for appointed courts
Chris Taylor will be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. The political stars just align that way. But she won’t do it with my vote. Nor will I vote for the conservative on offer, Maria Lazar.
Alan Borsuk: Progress at MPS under Cassellius in first year
Brenda Cassellius has completed her first year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, tackling numerous inherited issues.
David Blaska: We’re no Peggy Noonan but …
Why did the president’s address to the nation last night leave us colder than yesterday’s oatmeal?
Mike Nichols: In memory of Tom Howatt, embodiment of American Dream
Tom Howatt, who rose up as the son of a Scottish immigrant to become President and CEO of Wausau Paper, a preeminent leader of Wisconsin’s business community and an exceedingly generous philanthropist, has died at the age of 76 after a two-year battle with ALS.
Steil campaign: Raises over $1.3 million in Q1, reports $5.5 million cash on hand
Contact: Michael Donatello Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised more than $1.3 million for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2026. Congressman Steil will also report more than $5.5 million cash on hand. Following the announcement, Congressman
Lazar, Taylor paint each other as extreme on abortion in only Supreme Court debate
Supreme Court candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor jousted over abortion, recusals and reversals in their one and only debate ahead of next week’s election.
Rothman refuses calls to resign as Universities of Wisconsin president
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman refused to resign under pressure from the Board of Regents after he was told he’d be fired unless he stepped down on his own, according to two letters released by the UW system.