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$100M Wisconsin Investment Fund to Focus on Tech, Biohealth Startups

$100M Wisconsin Investment Fund to Focus on Tech, Biohealth Startups

Public-private venture will be biggest investment in startups in state history.

Dane County Judge Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Act 10

Dane County Judge Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Act 10

2011 state law decimated collective bargaining rights for most public sector workers.

Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again

Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again

They claim to have more than 9,000 signatures. Earlier effort this year to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.

UWM Students Gather Community Stories For International Exhibition on Inequality

UWM Students Gather Community Stories For International Exhibition on Inequality

‘Climates of Inequality’ exhibit includes voices from Milwaukee’s north-side residents.

New Program Finds More Homes for Shelter Dogs

New Program Finds More Homes for Shelter Dogs

Milwaukee animal shelter offers ‘test drives’ with prospective adopters.

GED Program at MATC Gives Students a Second Chance

GED Program at MATC Gives Students a Second Chance

Nearly 300 Milwaukee area students recently completed their degrees.

Beloit Has Worst Air Pollution in U.S.?

Beloit Has Worst Air Pollution in U.S.?

So says international report. ‘It’s time for us to do something about it.’

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.

Judge Kicks Most Inmates Off Waupun Prison Lawsuit

Judge Kicks Most Inmates Off Waupun Prison Lawsuit

State argued inmates hadn't exhausted internal complaint process before suing.

Milwaukee Hospital Hopes To Replicate Its Model For Treating Gunshot Victims

Milwaukee Hospital Hopes To Replicate Its Model For Treating Gunshot Victims

Froedtert’s multidisciplinary outpatient trauma clinic improves patient outcomes says new report.

10% of Wisconsin Hospital Jobs Are Now Unfilled

10% of Wisconsin Hospital Jobs Are Now Unfilled

The Wisconsin Hospital Association's annual workforce identified almost 10,000 vacancies, primarily in frontline roles.

Lawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot

Lawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot

Dane County judge is weighing whether overturn 2023 amendments approved by voters