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Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost

Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost

Wisconsin Policy Forum links historic tax decline to weaker K-12 funding and other local services.

JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit

JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit

The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.

Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal
Wisconsin Voters Turn Against School Tax Hikes, Poll Finds

Wisconsin Voters Turn Against School Tax Hikes, Poll Finds

Most say they would vote down local school referendums and want surplus dollars for tax relief instead.

Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers

Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers

GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.

After Brutal RSV Seasons, Wisconsin Hospitals See Relief

After Brutal RSV Seasons, Wisconsin Hospitals See Relief

New vaccines and infant antibodies are coinciding with a sharp drop in serious RSV cases statewide.

Wauwatosa and West Allis Merge Fire Departments

Wauwatosa and West Allis Merge Fire Departments

Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will service both suburbs.

Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Comes to Milwaukee

Our Lady of Guadalupe Comes to Milwaukee

Iconic Catholic statue on world tour will be displayed at Basilica of St. Josaphat.

Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes

Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes

Wisconsin abolished the death penalty in 1853.

Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding

Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding

Suit argues inadequate funding denies children constitutional right to basic education.

Wisconsin Lies in Path of Nuclear Fallout, UW Research Shows

Wisconsin Lies in Path of Nuclear Fallout, UW Research Shows

Threat of nuclear arms race reignites after US-Russia Arms Reduction treaty expires.