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On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care

On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care

At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.

FTA Tells Milwaukee to Crack Down on Fare Evasion — Even Where Fares Don’t Exist

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Feds want both county and city to crack down fare evasion, only one doesn't collect fares.

Jury Selected for Dugan Trial

Jury Selected for Dugan Trial

Majority of jury selection conducted in private. Jurors asked about potential bias, prejudice.

Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket

Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket

Both Democratic and Republican health care bills failed to advance.

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Wisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts

Wisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts

The Trump administration has injected uncertainty on use of federal funds to combat homelessness.

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.

‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin

‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.

MKE County: Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology
MKE County

Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology

Sheriff wants facial recognition technology. Will it indirectly help ICE?

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Mayor’s Power in Decline?
Murphy’s Law

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Council grabbing more power, overriding nearly every veto by Mayor Johnson.

Senate Committee Debates ‘Community Solar’ Bill

Senate Committee Debates ‘Community Solar’ Bill

Allowing private companies to construct small solar projects. Utilities oppose it.

City Plan For Marcus Parking Structure Repairs Falling Apart

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Financial data is murky. 'More unanswered questions than answers,' says comptroller.