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Ron Johnson Suggests Direct Referendum on Abortion Ban Exceptions

Ron Johnson Suggests Direct Referendum on Abortion Ban Exceptions

Sen. Johnson suggests abortion ban exceptions for rape or incest be decided by referendum.

Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations

Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations

85% of state highways would be within 25 miles of charger. Supply chain issues remain a hurdle.

Northwestern Mutual Gets ‘F’ In Democracy

Northwestern Mutual Gets ‘F’ In Democracy

Report finds company donates to politicians who opposed voting rights law and certifying 2020 election.

Brady Street Shootings Raise Concerns

Brady Street Shootings Raise Concerns

Third major shooting in area in three months worries some in the neighborhood.

Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll

Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll

Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.

UW System Circulating Free Speech Survey Again This Fall

UW System Circulating Free Speech Survey Again This Fall

Privately funded survey drew criticism in the past, and led to resignation of one University Chancellor.

28 Wisconsin Sites Renamed to Remove Indigenous Slur

28 Wisconsin Sites Renamed to Remove Indigenous Slur

US Department of Interior renaming geographic features nationwide.

State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance

State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance

Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.

Evers, Michels Will Debate Just Once

Evers, Michels Will Debate Just Once

Candidates for governor to debate Oct. 14, hosted by Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.

Conservative Coalition Will Push Vouchers

Conservative Coalition Will Push Vouchers

Big state lobbying groups combine to push for expanding school choice.

Legislators Okay $31 Million For Opioid Treatment

Legislators Okay $31 Million For Opioid Treatment

Joint Finance makes $3 million change in how Evers planned to spend opioid suit settlement money.

Educators Grapple With Learning Loss

Educators Grapple With Learning Loss

Districts say they need more resources, teachers.