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‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District

‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District

Melissa Tempel says First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired in July.

PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny

PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny

From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.

College Course Teaches Packers History

College Course Teaches Packers History

New, no-credit, online course offers 104 years of Wisconsin pro football lore.

Wisconsin Libraries See New Efforts To Ban Books

Wisconsin Libraries See New Efforts To Ban Books

National movement has found its way to multiple Wisconsin library systems.

Audit Says WEDC Didn’t Meet Job Creation Goals, Was Slow To Recovery Money

Audit Says WEDC Didn’t Meet Job Creation Goals, Was Slow To Recovery Money

Audit of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recommends 26 changes.

Following Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding

Following Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding

Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.

Bill Would Make It Harder For Candidates To Be Kicked Off Ballots

Bill Would Make It Harder For Candidates To Be Kicked Off Ballots

Proposal, which touches on a 2022 Milwaukee school board race, would add clarity to signature process.

Conservative Groups Oppose Including Voucher Schools In Transparency Dashboard

Conservative Groups Oppose Including Voucher Schools In Transparency Dashboard

Bipartisan panel backs financial transparency dashboard, but School Choice WI and WILL object.

Constitutional Amendment Would Require Supermajority For Wisconsin Tax Increases
Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official

Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official

Attorney General says Republicans' hearing to consider ousting Meagan Wolfe is illegal.

Republican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion

Republican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion

GOP legislators claim it targets middle class. Democrats dispute this.

Percent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons

Percent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons

Number of prisoners in state older than 55 tripled in 20 years, increasing medical costs.