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Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation

Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation

Northern Wisconsin counties push to revoke grant for largest such project in state history.

Wisconsin’s Youth Struggle with Depression, Thoughts of Suicide

Wisconsin’s Youth Struggle with Depression, Thoughts of Suicide

Especially girls, children of color, LGBTQ+ youth, state report finds.

Democrats’ Proposed Legislative Maps Tilt in Favor of Republicans

Democrats’ Proposed Legislative Maps Tilt in Favor of Republicans

Republicans' maps submitted to state high court change districts for about 0.1% of voters.

The Herb Kohl Way

The Herb Kohl Way

"Living a life full of good deeds and service.' Hundreds gathered to honor US Senator and Bucks owner.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Review ‘Partisan Impact’ Of Proposed Maps

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Review ‘Partisan Impact’ Of Proposed Maps

How that term is defined could have big implications for the balance of political power in the state for years to come

GOP Proposal Would Halt Gain-of-Function Research in Wisconsin

GOP Proposal Would Halt Gain-of-Function Research in Wisconsin

Method has been under scrutiny since COVID-19 pandemic.

Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids
Wisconsin Lawmakers Call for Gaza-Israel Ceasefire

Wisconsin Lawmakers Call for Gaza-Israel Ceasefire

Nationwide, about 180 state and local officials have signed on to a letter to the Biden administration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace

Conservative Activists Target Assembly Speaker Vos With Recall

Conservative Activists Target Assembly Speaker Vos With Recall

Racine County representative faces recall for not backing Trump's theories, impeaching Wolfe.

Bill Would Withhold Funds To Help Homeless, Ban Living On Public Property

Bill Would Withhold Funds To Help Homeless, Ban Living On Public Property

Republican sponsor says it's intended to "defund all the stuff that doesn't work."

Federal Government Investigating Civil Rights Complaint About I-94 Expansion

Federal Government Investigating Civil Rights Complaint About I-94 Expansion

Groups oppose plan to expand, but not rebuild highway through Milwaukee's West Side.

Program Promotes Homeownership for Low-Income Renters

Program Promotes Homeownership for Low-Income Renters

Metcalfe Park Homeownership Initiative helping 30 renters in city buy homes.