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Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature

Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature

Conservative groups, talk radio opposed it, leaving bill's future in question

State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays

State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays

Urging applications by low-income households for help paying their energy bills.

Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects

Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects

State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.

Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs

Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs

Better than the shopping mall craze of the 1970s and 80s?

Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover

Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover

Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.

Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks

Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks

It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.

Wisconsin Coal Terminal to Close After 50 Years

Wisconsin Coal Terminal to Close After 50 Years

Superior company has seen 75% decline in coal cargo, as clean energy kills demand.

Wisconsin Lacks Standards for Pesticides in Water

Wisconsin Lacks Standards for Pesticides in Water

Growers use millions of pounds of pesticides per year, but research needed on impact.

State Could Pay Vets To Work in Rural Counties

State Could Pay Vets To Work in Rural Counties

Program is similar to existing grants offered to doctors, dentists who practice in rural areas.

Inspired by Dugan, GOP Proposal Would Withhold Pay From Suspended Judges

Inspired by Dugan, GOP Proposal Would Withhold Pay From Suspended Judges

Proposal has been passed out of committee in both Assembly and Senate.

MPS Receives $23 Million College Prep Grant

MPS Receives $23 Million College Prep Grant

Grant will service nearly 30,000 students for next seven years.

Cleanup of PFAS Could Cost Wisconsin Billions

Cleanup of PFAS Could Cost Wisconsin Billions

But DNR and GOP legislators need to compromise to create clear standards.