Interviews

WIAA policy change bars transgender athletes from competing in girls sports

New policy negates 2013 ‘Nondiscrimination Guidelines for Athletics,’ which allowed students to choose team best aligning with gender identity

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump’s tariffs

Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is proposing cutting taxes by nearly $2 billion, echoing a priority of Republicans.

Here are highlights of Gov. Evers' $119 billion two-year budget

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday decried what he called “irresponsible decisions in Washington” and “needless chaos,” saying his new two-year spending proposal was designed to prepare for drastic cuts from the federal government.

Childcare & education spending: A preview into Gov. Evers' 2025 budget address

MADISON (WLUK) -- Later this week, Governor Tony Evers will unveil where he wants your tax dollars to go in the state's next two year budget.

Legislation banning cell phone use in class introduced by Northeast Wisconsin assemblyman

Rep. Lee Snodgrass of Appleton, questions why the legislature should get involved when many school districts already have cell phone policies in place.

Northeast Wisconsin lawmakers weigh in on Gov. Evers' State of the State 2025

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle shared their thoughts on Governor Tony Evers' State of the State address

State Republicans seek constitutional amendment on voter ID

In January, the legislature passed a Republican-backed proposal, putting Wisconsin’s voter ID law on the ballot in April to be considered for a constitutional amendment.

Madison school shooting reignites debate over gun laws and mental health resources

Gun laws are yet again taking center stage after Monday's deadly school shooting in Madison.

Schools, lawmakers weigh in on state's $3B proposal for public education funding

Lawmakers weigh in after Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly proposed over $3 billion in investments for Wisconsin Public Schools.

Northeast Wisconsin lawmakers discuss possible uses for state's $4 billion budget surplus

Governor Tony Evers' office announced the state of Wisconsin ended the fiscal year with a $4.6 billion surplus and a record $1.9billion in the state's "rainy day" fund.