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What’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?

What’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?

Three key developments affecting Wisconsin’s troubled youth correctional facilities.

School Groups Divided About State Budget

School Groups Divided About State Budget

Happy Evers increased spending, but it’s still short of what’s needed, they say.

Out Look: The Flag Stands for LGBTQ People, Too
Out Look

The Flag Stands for LGBTQ People, Too

On July 4th, remembering those Milwaukeeans who stood up for LGBTQ rights.

936,000 Will Travel on Holiday Weekend

936,000 Will Travel on Holiday Weekend

AAA-Wisconsin projects 4.5-percent hike in road travel over last year.

Court Watch: Court Finds County Not Liable For Assaults
Court Watch

Court Finds County Not Liable For Assaults

Polk County Jail officer sexually assaulted female inmates but Appeals Court tosses out $2 million verdict.

Campaign Cash: Planned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Planned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout

Millions spent on campaign donations and lobbying since 2010, but many laws it opposed passed.

Cruel and Unusual: Rules Violations Cause 40% of Prison Admissions
Cruel and Unusual

Rules Violations Cause 40% of Prison Admissions

State figures show supervision violations, not new crimes, drive prison admissions.

Data Wonk: State Supreme Court Off the Deep End?
Data Wonk

State Supreme Court Off the Deep End?

Ruling reducing state superintendent’s power violates state constitution, common sense.

Presenting a July 4th Membership Special

Presenting a July 4th Membership Special

In the spirit of Independence Day, get a $22 discount to support independent journalism.

Op Ed: July 4th Belongs To America, Not Trump
Op Ed

July 4th Belongs To America, Not Trump

President turning nonpartisan celebration for all Americans into a political promotion.

Photo Gallery: Suburbs’ Day in Milwaukee
Photo Gallery

Suburbs’ Day in Milwaukee

Who are all those suburbanites that camp out in the city for the July 3rd fireworks?

Evers Uses 78 Partial Vetoes on Budget

Evers Uses 78 Partial Vetoes on Budget

Vetoes will help pay for $65 million more in education funding in revised budget.