Republicans defend decision to reject Medicaid expansion

MADISON — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature said Tuesday, June 4 they will increase funding for hospitals, nursing homes, health care workers and other health care programs over the next two years, standing by their decision to reject Gov.

Wisconsin Democrats gather in Milwaukee for state convention

MILWAUKEE -- After the April State Supreme court election led to a letdown for state Democrats, following last fall’s sweep of Democratic candidates into statewide offices, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin rallying its members this weekend at its annual convention for what it sees as a decisive interim ahead of the city hosting the Democratic National Convention, and the 2020 general elections.Gov.

Budget panel votes to continue UW tuition freeze

MADISON — The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee voted Tuesday to continue a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze for another two years and give the system about $58 million in additional state money, less than half as much as Democratic Gov.

GOP approves $37M in pay raises for prison workers

MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee signed off on a Republican plan Tuesday, May 21 that would give prison workers nearly $37 million in raises in an effort to retain and recruit more guards.Democratic Gov.

Wisconsin Assembly approves 'born alive' anti-abortion bill

MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly passed a so-called born alive anti-abortion bill Wednesday, May 15 that President Donald Trump has touted, a move that comes as conservatives across the country push to end the constitutional right to abortion.Democratic Gov.