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Evers Vetoes New District Maps Passed By Legislature

Evers Vetoes New District Maps Passed By Legislature

Blasts maps as 'rushed...gerrymandering.' State Supreme Court poised to remap state.

Bill Seeks ‘Truth in Maple Syrup’

Bill Seeks ‘Truth in Maple Syrup’

Restaurants would be prevented from labeling sweet imposters as maple syrup.

Remote Work in Wisconsin Declines

Remote Work in Wisconsin Declines

Down 20% in Milwaukee, Madison, but still higher than before pandemic.

Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills

Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills

142 threats against Wisconsin judges in past year, with 44 threats of death or physical harm.

State Budget Surplus Shrinking But Still Huge

State Budget Surplus Shrinking But Still Huge

Latest projection says surplus will be $3.25 billion at end of current, two-year budget cycle.

Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies

Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies

Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'

Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Nurses to Write Prescriptions

Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Nurses to Write Prescriptions

Also would allow nurses to treat patients without oversight. Evers expected to veto.

Wisconsin Democrats Restart Push For Comprehensive Sex Education
President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.

Bucks GM Says Griffin Was Fired In Move To ‘Maximize The Talent’

Bucks GM Says Griffin Was Fired In Move To ‘Maximize The Talent’

Management declines to comment on reports they will hire veteran coach Doc Rivers

Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System

Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System

Proposal follows survey that found "very conservative" students felt pushed to conform.

Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps

Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps

But Gov. Tony Evers said he will veto proposal, which leaves Wisconsin Supreme Court in control.