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State’s Individual Tax Burden Grows, But Tax Rates Dropped

State’s Individual Tax Burden Grows, But Tax Rates Dropped

Increased economic activity, online sales tax and stimulus payments increased Wisconsinite's tax burden.

Senate GOP Leader Opposes Dismantling Elections Commission

Senate GOP Leader Opposes Dismantling Elections Commission

Some Republican legislators proposing to get rid of the regulatory agency.

Six Wisconsinites Charged in Capitol Insurrection

Six Wisconsinites Charged in Capitol Insurrection

One West Allis man was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Hospitals Overwhelmed By Unvaccinated Patients

Hospitals Overwhelmed By Unvaccinated Patients

As omicron surges in state, Advocate Aurora system struggles with staff shortages

Republicans Expand Election Probe

Republicans Expand Election Probe

More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.

More Lung Cancer Screenings Don’t Improve Equity

More Lung Cancer Screenings Don’t Improve Equity

UW study finds expanded screenings still leave gap between whites and people of color.

Next Governor Will Have $2.7 Billion Surplus

Next Governor Will Have $2.7 Billion Surplus

Huge state reserves make for a campaign issue, how candidates will spend it. Or not.

State Legislature Still Produces Bipartisan Legislation

State Legislature Still Produces Bipartisan Legislation

With legislative and executive branches divided by party, about 75% of 2021 legislation was bipartisan.

Milwaukee Airport Rolls Out Program for Unseen Disabilities

Milwaukee Airport Rolls Out Program for Unseen Disabilities

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport providing lanyards to identify people that may need assistance.

Bill Limits Phone Charges in Jails

Bill Limits Phone Charges in Jails

Some Wisconsin counties charge $14 for a 15-minute phone call.

Bill Creates Fines for Texting Unwanted Sexual Images

Bill Creates Fines for Texting Unwanted Sexual Images

Democratic lawmakers say state needs to crack down on "cyber flashing."

New Program Helps Low-Income People Pay Water Bills

New Program Helps Low-Income People Pay Water Bills

Evers will use $18 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to create new state program.