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Federal Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements Could Give Wisconsinites More Job Mobility

Federal Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements Could Give Wisconsinites More Job Mobility

But rule is already being challenged in court. Certain industries rely heavily on agreements.

Milwaukee’s Rents Among Fastest Rising In U.S.

Milwaukee’s Rents Among Fastest Rising In U.S.

Up 6.4% in past year, 10th highest hike among metro areas in nation.

Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin

Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin

Steven Hovde supporting Super PAC running digital ads slamming US Sen. Baldwin.

Palermo’s Plans 200,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility

Palermo’s Plans 200,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility

Pizza company's expansion in West Milwaukee will add 50 skilled labor jobs.

Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid

Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid

Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.

Property Owners Seek to Cash In on RNC

Property Owners Seek to Cash In on RNC

Metro area homes asking up to $7,000 a night during Republican National Convention.

Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030

Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030

Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.

State Voters’ Views on Immigration Have Changed, Poll Shows

State Voters’ Views on Immigration Have Changed, Poll Shows

Fewer Wisconsinites favor path to citizenship while support for deportation is up.

Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen

Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen

WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.

EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation

EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation

The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.

Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding

Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows 69% funding drop for DNR compared to mid-1990s.

State of Wisconsin’s Debt Hits 25-Year Low

State of Wisconsin’s Debt Hits 25-Year Low

Adjusted for inflation, state government's debt level continues to trend downward.