Wisconsin Legislature
Coverage of Wisconsin Legislature in the Nexus archive.
- Lawmakers to vote on $250k infusion for WisEye streaming service
Wisconsin lawmakers are voting to allocate $250,000 to fund WisconsinEye, a state streaming service that provides livestream coverage of legislative sessions and public hearings, through the end of 2026. The funding would split $50,000 monthly payments between the Assembly and Senate, following previous failed funding proposals and temporary coverage halts due to financial shortfalls.
- Wisconsin Republicans lean into anti-trans rhetoric in 2026 campaign
Wisconsin Republicans are emphasizing anti-trans messaging in their 2026 campaign, including opposition to gender-affirming care for minors and restrictions on trans youth in sports. The Republican majority in the state Legislature has passed bills targeting transgender individuals, which Governor Tony Evers has vetoed. Democratic Sen. Melissa Ratcliff criticized the strategy as harmful to trans youth.