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US Postal Service Proposes Big Changes for Mail-In Voting

US Postal Service Proposes Big Changes for Mail-In Voting

But WI Elections Commission members say proposal may not survive legal challenges.

Assembly Speaker Vos Vows to Try Again on Failed Tax Cut Deal

Assembly Speaker Vos Vows to Try Again on Failed Tax Cut Deal

Marquette poll found 80% in state survey said Legislature should have passed the bill.

Loss of Funding Could Close Up to 25% of State’s Child Care Agencies

Loss of Funding Could Close Up to 25% of State’s Child Care Agencies

Report warns lack of public dollars could limit access to Wisconsin's 'wealthiest families.'

Judge Weighs Whether Wisconsin Must Offer E-Ballots To Disabled Voters

Judge Weighs Whether Wisconsin Must Offer E-Ballots To Disabled Voters

Lawsuit says paper-only absentee voting denies a secret ballot to 110,000 residents with print disabilities.

Why Wisconsin Beef Costs So Much, And Why Shoppers Still Pay It

Why Wisconsin Beef Costs So Much, And Why Shoppers Still Pay It

A UW economist and a century-old butcher shop explain the forces behind record beef prices.

10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor’s Ballot As Filing Closes

10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor’s Ballot As Filing Closes

Democrats crowd the field with eight hopefuls, while Tom Tiffany is the lone Republican to qualify.

After ICE Detention, Sheboygan Falls Mom Returns Home To Uncertain Future

After ICE Detention, Sheboygan Falls Mom Returns Home To Uncertain Future

Released on bond, Elvira Benitez-Suarez still faces a federal appeal over her green card win.

Insurance Is Up, But Many Wisconsinites Still Cannot Afford Care

Insurance Is Up, But Many Wisconsinites Still Cannot Afford Care

State report finds 1 in 10 adults skipped needed care and low-income residents fare far worse overall healthwise.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge To Congressional Map

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge To Congressional Map

Appeal argues districts are an anti-competitive gerrymander favoring incumbents, not parties.

Wisconsin Youth Appeal Dismissal Of Climate Rights Lawsuit

Wisconsin Youth Appeal Dismissal Of Climate Rights Lawsuit

Teens and children ask higher court to revive challenge to state energy laws they call unconstitutional.

Milwaukee Area Homes Are Least Affordable in Midwest

Milwaukee Area Homes Are Least Affordable in Midwest

New analysis shows Milwaukee metro area had the highest housing price-to-income ratio in the region.

Why Some Wisconsin Churches Are Quietly Filling Up Again

Why Some Wisconsin Churches Are Quietly Filling Up Again

Pastors point to rising anxiety, a hunger for hope and simple hospitality as key to recent, modest gains in attendance.