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Republican-Controlled Legislature Has Hindered Environmental Protection

Republican-Controlled Legislature Has Hindered Environmental Protection

Conservation group releases report claims politics have trumped environment since 2011.

Controversial 2021 Wolf Hunt Caused 14% Population Drop

Controversial 2021 Wolf Hunt Caused 14% Population Drop

DNR says population is stable, but now below 1,000.

Brooks Ditches Attorneys, Will Represent Himself

Brooks Ditches Attorneys, Will Represent Himself

Accused Waukesha Christmas Parade killer faces 77 criminal charges, including 6 counts of first-degree intentional homicide

Attorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike

Attorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike

Calling it a ‘crime-fighting budget,’ Kaul wants a roughly 60% increase in next biennium.

Property Values See Record Growth in 2022

Property Values See Record Growth in 2022

Study finds values rose 13.8% in Wisconsin, biggest hike since at least 1985.

State Is Awash in Election Ads

State Is Awash in Election Ads

Wisconsin is an “epicenter,” national leader in U.S. Senate election ads.

State Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort

State Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort

Wisconsin surpasses national rate. DHS using federal grant for expanded program.

Home Heating Bills Could Rise By 17%

Home Heating Bills Could Rise By 17%

We Energies says typical customer could pay $25 more per month. Low-income payers hit hardest.

Vos Sues Jan. 6 Committee

Vos Sues Jan. 6 Committee

Assembly Speaker fights House panel subpoena to disclose his recent conversation with Trump.

Edessa School of Fashion Offers Milwaukee Style

Edessa School of Fashion Offers Milwaukee Style

State’s first four-year fashion school helps students of color enter the fashion world.

Republican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion

Republican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion

Republican candidate for governor changed his position on exceptions to state abortion ban.

State Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding

State Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding

Superintendent Jill Underly discussed challenges including mental health and racial disparities.