A scaled back version of a bill aimed at safeguarding teachers and addressing violent behavior in schools cleared the Assembly tonight 58-36. The so called “Teacher Protection Act,” from Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt, now only consists of a provision to allow

The Assembly signed off on a bill that would keep wineries in the state open longer. The bill would let wineries that have a “Class B” license authorizing the retail sale of wine extend their closing times from 9 p.m.

A bill that would permanently revoke the driver’s license of someone who commits four or more OWI offenses cleared the Assembly tonight on a 84-10 vote. The legislation is one of a series of law-and-order bills that have passed the

The Assembly passed a bill to crack down on those who commit crimes while out on parole that includes a new amendment to add $350 million in borrowing to pay for a new adult prison. The bill, which also featured

The Assembly signed off on a proposed sales tax holiday and $100-per-child tax rebate, sending it to the Senate where it faces an uncertain future. The provision cleared the chamber on a 61-35 vote with a number of new amendments:

Two separate joint resolutions recognizing February as Black History Month cleared the Assembly this afternoon shortly after the chamber gaveled in for its third consecutive floor day this week. One resolution, AJR 109, is from Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha. The

GOP state Reps. John Nygren and Mark Born today proposed adding assistant DA positions in 40 counties starting next year to address staffing shortages. The proposal, which carries a price tag of $3.9 million annually, will be proposed as an

Small, rural schools would get a $6.5 million bump in state aid, while low-spending districts would be able to collect more in property taxes under legislation the Senate approved 31-1 Tuesday. The bill, which now heads to the guv, was

The Senate voted along party lines 18-14 to increase the penalties for those who commit fraud in obtaining unemployment benefits. Under current law, the penalties max out at $500 and 90 days in jail. Under the bill, which now goes

The Senate voted 18-14 along party lines Tuesday to ease permitting requirements for some urban and rural wetlands, sending the bill to the guv. Dems, all of whom opposed the bill, slammed the legislation as a sop to developers that