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Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson Blasts Budget Bill, Rising National Debt

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson Blasts Budget Bill, Rising National Debt

Backs hundreds of billions in federal cuts, saying only 'grifters' would be affected.

State Budget Talks Called Off

State Budget Talks Called Off

Gov. Evers, Republican lawmakers hit impasse. Legislators will now write the budget.

Rising Housing Costs Forcing Some to Delay Medical Care

Rising Housing Costs Forcing Some to Delay Medical Care

UW report finds some in Wisconsin can't afford both housing and health care.

After Two Recalls Targeted Robin Vos, State Law Could Change

After Two Recalls Targeted Robin Vos, State Law Could Change

Republican bill would require recall petition circulators to live in Wisconsin.

GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors

GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors

But only for 3 of 72 counties: Waukesha, Washington and Brown counties.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Dozens of Mental Health Care Bills

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Dozens of Mental Health Care Bills

Nine by Democratic state Rep. Robyn Vining, most aiming to help minors.

Wisconsin’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Comes Online

Wisconsin’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Comes Online

$574 million Kenosha County project could power 130,000 homes for 4 hours.

Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database

Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database

Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.

Proposal Would Crack Down on Fake Service Animals

Proposal Would Crack Down on Fake Service Animals

Proposed state legislation would also tighten up restrictions around "emotional support animals."

Tentative Agreement Reached To Resolve Strike at Madison Hospital
Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest

Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest

Whether the interest is considered federal or state money is 'open and novel legal question' according to a nonpartisan state attorney.

Federal Agency Finds Great Lakes Tunnel Project Poses ‘Detrimental’ Effects to Water, Wetlands

Federal Agency Finds Great Lakes Tunnel Project Poses ‘Detrimental’ Effects to Water, Wetlands

But the Army Corps says Line 5 project effects would mostly be short-term.