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GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution

GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution

Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.

State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law

State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law

6-1 ruling rejects lawsuit charging that constitutional amendment's wording was misleading.

Wisconsin Has Nation’s Second Best Small Business Survival Rate

Wisconsin Has Nation’s Second Best Small Business Survival Rate

43% still in business after 10 years. Only Iowa had higher survival rate.

State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year

State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year

Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.

Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read

Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read

Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.

Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan

Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan

Assembly committee passes initial plan on party lines, but amendments are expected.

Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader

Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader

His former Republican colleagues will decide whether he can keep job Gov. Evers appointed him to.

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm

Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm

48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.

How Will Hospital Mergers Impact Patients?

How Will Hospital Mergers Impact Patients?

Four big mergers in state in six months Will it mean better care? Higher prices?