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Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave

Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave

Proposal aims to provide stability for families, faces uphill fight with GOP.

We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek

We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek

But environmental groups argue the plan gets in the way of clean energy, climate goals

A Fish Story: Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?
A Fish Story

Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?

How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.

El Tapatio Coming to Brewery District

El Tapatio Coming to Brewery District

Mexican restaurant to join 5 other concepts operating at the Eleven25 Food Court.

GOP Senators Pass Parental Bill of Rights

GOP Senators Pass Parental Bill of Rights

And reject free school meals. Bill passed earlier by Senate next goes to governor.

New Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery

New Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery

Foxtown Landing, dog park planned for riverfront site on edge of Historic Third Ward.

New Walker’s Point Tavern Planned by Draft & Vessel Owner

New Walker’s Point Tavern Planned by Draft & Vessel Owner

The name to be announced, it's slated to open in time for the Pride Parade in June.

New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal

New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal

Arrays near airport help city meet 2025 goal, but alders want tougher rules for We Energies.

Data Wonk: Should Evers Sign Redistricting Bill?
Data Wonk

Should Evers Sign Redistricting Bill?

It's governor's plan, but gives Democrats only a 17% chance of winning half of all Assembly seats with 50% of state vote.

Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens

Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens

Democrats warn it undermines child labor laws. Legislation now goes to governor.

Murphy’s Law: Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals
Murphy’s Law

Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals

Executives seek to maximize revenue? GOP rejection of expanded Medicaid also at fault?

Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’

Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’

Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.