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Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike

Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike

Utility seeking to raise gas prices 10.4% and electricity prices 8.4% on top Ukraine-related price increases.

Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

The percentage of students taking standardized tests is also increasing

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.