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Fishing, Not Warming, Is Leading Driver of Midwest Fish Populations

Fishing, Not Warming, Is Leading Driver of Midwest Fish Populations

Study led by UW-Madison found fishing had a greater effect on most studied locations.

Liberal Firms Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court To Advance Redistricting Lawsuit

Liberal Firms Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court To Advance Redistricting Lawsuit

Lawyers for Republicans say Protasiewicz and Crawford should recuse.

Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising

Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising

Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills

Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills

Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.

Citing Opposition, Microsoft Cancels Caledonia Data Center

Citing Opposition, Microsoft Cancels Caledonia Data Center

But it is still moving forward on other projects and intends to find another site nearby.

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Proposals now head to dormant Senate.

Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills

Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills

GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.

Wisconsin Lawmakers and Hemp Producers Both Want New Regulations on THC
FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.