Referendums

Wisconsin Democrats are celebrating the lopsided defeat of two Republican-backed referendums Tuesday, saying the results bode well for November’s general election.

Local leaders from municipalities across the state are turning to referendums as changes to the shared revenue system fell short of solving their budgetary challenges.

Republicans in the state Assembly approved a bill that would ask voters whether to restrict abortion in Wisconsin after 14 weeks.

Foreign nationals would be banned from spending money on state and local referendums in Wisconsin under a bill introduced by Democratic state lawmakers.

Foreign nationals would be banned from spending money on state and local referendums in Wisconsin under a bill introduced by Democratic state lawmakers. Supporters say it’s aimed at closing a […]

As 2024 approaches, the heads of police and firefighting services in two western Wisconsin communities are looking ahead with concern. Like the leaders of other rural first responders, Galesville fire […]

School districts in Wisconsin would have to comply with competitive bidding requirements for construction projects costing more than $150,000 under a new legislative proposal. Wisconsin is one of only three […]

The future of Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Domes could soon be in the hands of the voters, as Milwaukee County officials are considering asking residents to vote on a funding plan […]

The future of a county-owned nursing home in central Wisconsin remains unclear, after the Lincoln County Board voted against a referendum to boost funding for the facility. A resolution authorizing […]

A deal to overhaul local government funding cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, passing both houses of the Legislature to cement the biggest bipartisan compromise in Wisconsin state government in years. […]