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Vacant Lots Becoming Public Healing Spaces

Vacant Lots Becoming Public Healing Spaces

City of Milwaukee program has found broad support from neighbors.

Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS

Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS

Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.

UW Regents Fire La Crosse Chancellor Following Porn Revelation

UW Regents Fire La Crosse Chancellor Following Porn Revelation

Unanimous decision comes as Chancellor Joe Grow appeared in pornographic films with his video.

Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans

Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans

Advocates say it could reduce costs for consumers. Utilities association opposes it.

Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans

Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans

Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.

Ho-Chunk Filmmakers Win Emmy For Movie About Truman Lowe

Ho-Chunk Filmmakers Win Emmy For Movie About Truman Lowe

Lowe was a sculptor and woodworker whose work was rooted in Ho Chunk culture.

Baldwin-Sponsored Bill Funds Local Veterans Service Officers

Baldwin-Sponsored Bill Funds Local Veterans Service Officers

Officers help veterans access services. Bill passed US Senate unanimously.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Throws Out Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps

Wisconsin Supreme Court Throws Out Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps

But now comes the challenge of creating new maps. Court first gives task to Governor, Legislature.

Wisconsin Reaches New Job Record, Unemployment Remains Low

Wisconsin Reaches New Job Record, Unemployment Remains Low

Unemployment rate, labor force participation both beat national benchmarks.

Speaker Vos Says He Expects Court To Throw Out Legislative Maps, Impeachment Unlikely

Speaker Vos Says He Expects Court To Throw Out Legislative Maps, Impeachment Unlikely

"We're going to get maps," says Vos of pending Wisconsin Supreme Court lawsuit.

Froedtert Finalizing Merger With Fox Valley Health Care Group

Froedtert Finalizing Merger With Fox Valley Health Care Group

Froedtert-ThedaCare merger goes into effect Jan. 1, with separate brands remaining.

State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal

State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal

Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.