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State Republicans Make No Endorsement in Top Races

State Republicans Make No Endorsement in Top Races

No candidate for governor, attorney general, lieutenant governor chosen at state convention.

State Sees 22% Increase in Electric Vehicles

State Sees 22% Increase in Electric Vehicles

Higher gas prices fuel interest but lack of charging stations, other issues still slow growth.

Johnson Declares Media Is His Opponent

Johnson Declares Media Is His Opponent

'Probably the worst opponent anyone could have,' he tells GOP convention.

Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor

Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor

Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.

State Sees Growing Mental Health Crisis For Children

State Sees Growing Mental Health Crisis For Children

Experts say isolation, lack of coping mechanisms leading to more emergency room visits.

Schools Spend Relief Funds on Tech, COVID-19 Safety

Schools Spend Relief Funds on Tech, COVID-19 Safety

Some schools are also hiring counselors and tutors to help children that fell behind during at-home education.

Wisconsin Justice Blasts ‘Dangerous Loophole’ for Concealed Carry

Wisconsin Justice Blasts ‘Dangerous Loophole’ for Concealed Carry

Current law allows some with history of domestic violence to carry a concealed weapon.

Harley-Davidson Halts Manufacturing for 2 Weeks

Harley-Davidson Halts Manufacturing for 2 Weeks

Motorcycle company forced to pause production because of supply chain issues.

Judge May Fine Vos in Gableman Open Records Case

Judge May Fine Vos in Gableman Open Records Case

Vos faces contempt of court fine. His attorney says, "I don't have control over Mr. Gableman."

State’s Unemployment at Historic Low

State’s Unemployment at Historic Low

Inflation eating away at wage increases.

Do Juvenile Curfews Reduce Crime?

Do Juvenile Curfews Reduce Crime?

Research indicates tactic recently employed by Milwaukee has little effect on crime.

State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs

State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs

Long-term care facilities face a shortage of workers. New nursing assistants would recieve on the job training.