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Bill Ends Race-Based College Aid, Retention Programs In Wisconsin

Bill Ends Race-Based College Aid, Retention Programs In Wisconsin

Republican bill bars consideration of race in scholarships, grants and loans.

Bill Prevents Write-In Campaigns by Losing Primary Candidates

Bill Prevents Write-In Campaigns by Losing Primary Candidates

'Sore loser bill' follows write-in campaign that nearly defeated Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

Federal Government Designates Wisconsin as Regional Tech Hub

Federal Government Designates Wisconsin as Regional Tech Hub

Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub can compete for up to $75 million in federal funding.

More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee

More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee

Program by African American Breastfeeding Network aims to reduce infant mortality.

MPS Growing International Baccalaureate Program

MPS Growing International Baccalaureate Program

Earning college credits before graduation at 11 school sites with 15 total IB programs.

Bill Could Make Drunk Drivers Pay Child Support If a Crash Kills Parents

Bill Could Make Drunk Drivers Pay Child Support If a Crash Kills Parents

Judges could require payments as part of restitution a defendant is required to pay.

Milwaukee Jewish and Muslim Film Fests Coincide With War

Milwaukee Jewish and Muslim Film Fests Coincide With War

Both festivals running this month. 'It gives people a chance to discuss their feelings.'

Legislators Battle Over Redistricting Bill

Legislators Battle Over Redistricting Bill

Democrats, civic groups argue bill has loophole to maintain Republican control over drawing of legislative maps.

Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities

Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities

Shift from 30 to 90 days would give more time to find new housing.

Cleanup Of Polluted Great Lakes Sites Reverses Housing Price Declines

Cleanup Of Polluted Great Lakes Sites Reverses Housing Price Declines

Federal recognition of polluted sites depressed values, now federal funds are reversing effect, cleaning water.

Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022

Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022

Number of incidents involving guns also surged.

GOP Senators Renew Fight Over Abortion, Tax Cuts

GOP Senators Renew Fight Over Abortion, Tax Cuts

And override an Evers' budget veto, part of busy session Tuesday.