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State Officials Say Despite Federal Change, Kids Should Get Recommended Vaccines

State Officials Say Despite Federal Change, Kids Should Get Recommended Vaccines

Wisconsin DHS backs current childhood vaccine schedule, rejecting Trump administration move.

More Recess? Bill Would Give Every Student Council Candidate Their Wish

More Recess? Bill Would Give Every Student Council Candidate Their Wish

Proposal would mandate at least 60 minutes of recess through 6th grade.

Proposal Would Allow Driverless Cars in Wisconsin

Proposal Would Allow Driverless Cars in Wisconsin

Bill would create a safety board and permitting process for autonomous vehicles.

Republican Legislators Consider Bills to Expand Gun Rights

Republican Legislators Consider Bills to Expand Gun Rights

No permits needed for concealed carry and a bold constitutional amendment.

74,000 Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Wages Garnished

74,000 Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Wages Garnished

74 K in Wisconsin in default. Trump administration getting aggressive.

Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse

Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse

Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.

Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

But non-fatal shootings, other major crimes declined.

WI Technical Colleges Growing, 4-Year Universities Struggling

WI Technical Colleges Growing, 4-Year Universities Struggling

Helped by dual enrollment by high school students, technical colleges up 18%.

Priebus Doubts Tim Michels Will Enter Governor’s Race

Priebus Doubts Tim Michels Will Enter Governor’s Race

It's 'a little late,' says Republican who advised Michels failed 2022 campaign.

Foxconn Paid Mount Pleasant $15 Million Make-Up Fee in 2025

Foxconn Paid Mount Pleasant $15 Million Make-Up Fee in 2025

Payment due because assessed property value fell short of promised amount.

Federal Funds Freeze Threatens Child Care in Wisconsin

Federal Funds Freeze Threatens Child Care in Wisconsin

Trump administration says states must prove funding used 'legitimately.'

Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns

Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns

After felony conviction she is appealing, Milwaukee judge says she will fight 'for our independent judiciary.'