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Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds

Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds

Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.

UWM Gets Less State Aid than Peer Schools

UWM Gets Less State Aid than Peer Schools

The university is second to last in state aid among 14 peer schools.

Controversy Over Police Killing of Roberto Zielinski

Controversy Over Police Killing of Roberto Zielinski

Family says body camera footage released seven weeks later is 'heavily edited.'

State Labor Market Presents New Challenges

State Labor Market Presents New Challenges

There's no worker shortage and many jobs' wages are too low, economists say.

Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS

Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS

Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.

State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting

State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting

Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.

Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage

Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage

Wisconsin, like much of the country, needs blood donors.

Overdose Deaths Climbing Higher in 2021

Overdose Deaths Climbing Higher in 2021

Milwaukee will likely surpass record breaking 2020, reflecting a national trend.

State Ranks 41st In Public Health Spending

State Ranks 41st In Public Health Spending

Some hoped pandemic might prompt action on this. Not so far.

Vel Phillips Statue For State Capitol?

Vel Phillips Statue For State Capitol?

Statue of civil rights icon gets preliminary approval by subcommittee overseeing Capitol grounds.

‘Governor Wins’ on State Budget?

‘Governor Wins’ on State Budget?

Experts suggest Evers will win the political spin over budget and tax cut.

Can Colleges Meet State’s Nurse Shortage?

Can Colleges Meet State’s Nurse Shortage?

More health workers, more diversity needed but new report finds mixed enrollment data.