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Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade

Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade

Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.

Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Tax Cuts, Increased School Funding
Campaign Cash: $7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race
Campaign Cash

$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race

Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.

Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative

Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative

Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.

Half of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary

Half of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary

Pot is widely available, study finds, but Wisconsin isn't regulating or collecting taxes on it.

Evers Proposes Elections Law Changes

Evers Proposes Elections Law Changes

Including automatic voter registration, counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, and new Office of Election Transparency.

Hundreds Attend Funeral For Police Officer

Hundreds Attend Funeral For Police Officer

Slain officer Peter Jerving served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 4 years.

Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses

Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses

644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'

Evers Offers Details on $1.2 Billion Tax Cut

Evers Offers Details on $1.2 Billion Tax Cut

Governor's plan gives 10% income tax cut to middle class taxpayers, average cut of more than $200 annually.

Former Foxconn Employee Alleges Company Commits Wage Theft

Former Foxconn Employee Alleges Company Commits Wage Theft

Company is alleged to be altering time sheets.

Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support

Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support

In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.

Sen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare

Sen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare

After being called out by President Biden, Johnson called Social Security a "ponzi scheme."