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Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan

Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan

Kapenga says the $2.5 billion package was not fiscally sound despite 80% public support in a new poll.

Outside Money Jumps Into Crowded Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary

Outside Money Jumps Into Crowded Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary

New TV ad buys back Sara Rodriguez and David Crowley as most Democratic voters remain undecided.

Hunger Task Force Warns Pantries Are “Not Equipped” For Coming Wave

Hunger Task Force Warns Pantries Are “Not Equipped” For Coming Wave

Milwaukee’s largest food bank has already seen traffic climb 35% and expects more after July 1 FoodShare cuts hit immigrants.

Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

Jacobs released for now. Brown County District Attorney not ready to issue charges.

Tom Tiffany Stands by Criticisms of Failed Wisconsin Tax Cut Deal

Tom Tiffany Stands by Criticisms of Failed Wisconsin Tax Cut Deal

Republican candidate for governor sticks to stand despite poll showing big support for deal.

Sheboygan Mother in ICE Custody for Over 2 Months Is Released

Sheboygan Mother in ICE Custody for Over 2 Months Is Released

Attorney for Elvira Benitez-Suarez said she was granted bond by administrative judge.

Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact

Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact

Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.

Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies

Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies

For smaller companies 'this might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.'

Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal

Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal

69% favored it even if it would cause budget deficit. Legislature defeated tax cut-school aid plan.

Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 for Wisconsin Farms Unlikely

Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 for Wisconsin Farms Unlikely

Emissions rose by 20% over last two decades. New report says bold actions needed.

Two Wisconsin Students Will Compete at Scripps National Spelling Bee

Two Wisconsin Students Will Compete at Scripps National Spelling Bee

Students from New Berlin, Middleton will compete May 26-28 in Washington, DC.

Thomas Dambo Troll Driving Tourists to Wisconsin

Thomas Dambo Troll Driving Tourists to Wisconsin

Troll sculpture in Mount Pleasant among 175 in the world by Danish artist.