A bill that would limit which losing candidates can request a recount in Wisconsin passed the Assembly on a voice vote amidst arguments over Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein.  Debate over the bill, from Rep. Ron Tusler, turned into

The Assembly this afternoon passed a bill to increase grants to people with contaminated wells, over Dem objections that it doesn’t go far enough to address issues of groundwater pollution. Still, bill co-author Rep. Joel Kitchens said the bill wasn’t

The Assembly is set to take up one of the GOP campus speech bills when it’s in session this afternoon. It’s also scheduled to vote on AB 153, which would limit which losing candidates can request a recount in Wisconsin.

The state Assembly today passed bills to ease some processes for local governments before adjourning for the evening. Among the bills the Assembly passed today was AB 229, which gives local governments more flexibility in how they invest their surpluses. The

The state Assembly today approved a bill adding more scrutiny to administrative rules that have an economic impact estimate of at least $10 million over a two-year period. The Assembly’s approval, on a 62-34 vote, sends the REINS Act to

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said today he might add to next week’s session his bill to eliminate licensing requirements for Wisconsin bakers. Vos, R-Rochester, made the comments as the Assembly took a break from its session so the Rules Committee could

The state Assembly today approved a bill that would add Wisconsin to the list of states calling for a constitutional convention on a balanced budget amendment. The Assembly kicked off its session today with a moment of silence following today’s shooting

The Senate signed off on two bills designed to combat the state’s heroin problem, including one that would add new protections from prosecution for those who overdose and are helped by good Samaritans, so long as they meet certain requirements.

Schools in the choice program would have to begin doing background checks on prospective employees, but no longer face other administrative requirements under legislation the Senate approved 28-5. The legislation also would strengthen financial accountability measures — a priority for

Those who sell homebaked or canned goods would no longer have to get a food processing license or other certifications from the state and local governments under legislation the Senate approved via voice vote. But the legislation’s prospects faced an uncertain

Ginseng would become the state herb under legislation the Senate passed via voice today. It would join a growing list of official state items, following legislation this session to make cheese the official state dairy. Wisconsin also has a state

The Senate approved by voice vote adding Veterans Day to the list of holidays where state agencies are closed, which would make Wisconsin the final state to formally recognize the holiday. But it rejected a Dem amendment that would have

The Senate approved 20-13 placing a three-year limit on restrictions on feeding deer in counties after chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis has been found. The Department of Natural Resources began imposing the feedings bans nearly 15 years ago after

The Senate approved 26-7 legislation to create a specific felony for carjacking and up the penalties for repeat offenses. SB 58 would carry fines of up to $50,000 and prison sentences of up to 15 years for carjacking. Repeat offenders,

Both the Senate and Assembly are in session today, with the Senate planning to send the last of the special session bills looking to combat opioid abuse to the guv’s desk. Meanwhile, the Assembly is scheduled to take up the