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State Audit Finds Voting Machines Near Perfect in 2022 Election

State Audit Finds Voting Machines Near Perfect in 2022 Election

'Effective error rate" is 0 percent. Elections Commission members hail results.

UW System Conservative Students Feel Political Pressure In Class

UW System Conservative Students Feel Political Pressure In Class

Survey of 10,000 students finds varying views on free speech, pressure from instructors.

Milwaukee a Leader on Helping Homeless But Still Needs More Housing

Milwaukee a Leader on Helping Homeless But Still Needs More Housing

County has fewest unsheltered homeless people per capita in US, but numbers growing.

DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer

DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer

Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.

State Has Severe Workforce Housing Shortage

State Has Severe Workforce Housing Shortage

Suburbs often unaffordable for their workers. Waukesha County has worst shortage.

Vos Casts Doubt on Medical Marijuana

Vos Casts Doubt on Medical Marijuana

'We're not that close' to legalizing it, says Assembly Speaker, as some GOP legislators see it as gateway to recreational pot.

New State GOP Chair Pushes Early Voting

New State GOP Chair Pushes Early Voting

Big change for Republicans who, led by Trump, had discouraged absentee voting.

State’s Craft Brewers Confront Higher Costs

State’s Craft Brewers Confront Higher Costs

Higher cost for barley and shortage of truck drivers, but NA beer sales a bright spot.

State’s Union Membership the Lowest Since 1989

State’s Union Membership the Lowest Since 1989

Dropping from about 21% of Wisconsin's workforce to just over 7%.

Gov. Evers’ Budget Expected To Support His “Year of Mental Health” Declaration

Gov. Evers’ Budget Expected To Support His “Year of Mental Health” Declaration

Budget proposal expected to include millions for expanding mental health programs, including in schools.

Human Trafficking Effort Unites Law Enforcement, Victim Advocates

Human Trafficking Effort Unites Law Enforcement, Victim Advocates

New taskforce designed to better reach those forced into sex work.

DNR Seeking Feedback On New Wolf Management Plan

DNR Seeking Feedback On New Wolf Management Plan

Draft proposal would change focus from statewide population focus to six hunting zones.