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Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds

Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds

Raised $6 million in first quarter of 2022, has more than twice as much cash as any opponent.

Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs

Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs

Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.

Thompson Won’t Run For Governor

Thompson Won’t Run For Governor

Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.

Climate Change Causing More Combined Sewer Overflows

Climate Change Causing More Combined Sewer Overflows

Overflows from increased rainfall threaten Great Lakes. Milwaukee a leader in addressing issue.

Many CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled

Many CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled

Study by UW-Madison professor notes lack of regulation of products.

Evers Vetoes Another 22 GOP Bills

Evers Vetoes Another 22 GOP Bills

On MPS, voucher schools and parental bill of rights. That makes 126 vetoes this session.

Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State

Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State

Increase in last four years may be linked to COVID-19, health experts say.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps

Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps

Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.

Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again

Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again

Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.

State Unemployment Hits Record Low

State Unemployment Hits Record Low

The unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in March.

Pedestrian Deaths Rising in Wisconsin

Pedestrian Deaths Rising in Wisconsin

This trend mirrors one occurring at the national level.

Costs of College Rising in Wisconsin

Costs of College Rising in Wisconsin

Gap between grants and aid received and total cost has soared since 2002, WPF report finds.