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Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.

Bill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency

Bill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency

Sen. Mary Felzkowski leads GOP proposal focused on creating "shoppable services."

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.

GOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget

GOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget

On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.

Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors

Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors

Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.

Concordia University, School Choice Wisconsin Target Teacher Shortage

Concordia University, School Choice Wisconsin Target Teacher Shortage

Partnership will create alternative, 18-month online bachelor's degree program.

New Froedtert, MCW Program Will Treat Veterans, First Responders

New Froedtert, MCW Program Will Treat Veterans, First Responders

$12.5 million donation from national nonprofit will fund treatment of traumatic brain injuries.

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.

State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.

New Open Records Bill Would Overrule Court, Improve Records Access

New Open Records Bill Would Overrule Court, Improve Records Access

Bipartisan proposal would allow legal fees to be recovered without a court order.

Vel Phillips Statute At State Capitol Will Break Barriers

Vel Phillips Statute At State Capitol Will Break Barriers

Only 6% of public monuments portray women in history.