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President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.

Bucks GM Says Griffin Was Fired In Move To ‘Maximize The Talent’

Bucks GM Says Griffin Was Fired In Move To ‘Maximize The Talent’

Management declines to comment on reports they will hire veteran coach Doc Rivers

Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System

Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System

Proposal follows survey that found "very conservative" students felt pushed to conform.

Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps

Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps

But Gov. Tony Evers said he will veto proposal, which leaves Wisconsin Supreme Court in control.

State’s Union Membership Up Slightly in 2023

State’s Union Membership Up Slightly in 2023

While rate declined nationally, it rose in Wisconsin from 7.1% of workers to 7.4%.

Bill Allows 17-Year-Olds to Provide Emergency Medical Services

Bill Allows 17-Year-Olds to Provide Emergency Medical Services

Proposal aims to address staffing shortages, but some EMS groups oppose it.

Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha

Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha

The first stop on vice-president's 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour is a speech in Waukesha County.

Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?

Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?

Advocates say yes. Bill licensing dental therapists goes to Gov. Evers for his signature.

Both Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban

Both Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban

Pro-choice side opposes bill's restrictions; Pro-life groups tell legislators to wait for courts to rule.

Legislators Raise Limits on Personal Property After Prisoner Denied Bible

Legislators Raise Limits on Personal Property After Prisoner Denied Bible

Two Assembly Democrats oppose bill, saying it won't actually help prison inmates.

Civics Education Bill Focuses on Patriotism

Civics Education Bill Focuses on Patriotism

DPI opposes bill and its costs, says it's already working on civics education.

Republicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban

Republicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban

But Evers promises veto. Proposal would also require referendum.