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County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health

County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health

Task Force considers funding requests for county's $183 million in federal ARPA funding.

State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case

State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case

Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.

Mt Pleasant Attorney Pushed Board to Extend Term Lengths

Mt Pleasant Attorney Pushed Board to Extend Term Lengths

Watchdog group charges little public notice given, board faces referendum on issue.

GOP Legislators Reject Evers Tax Rebate, Approve MPS Breakup

GOP Legislators Reject Evers Tax Rebate, Approve MPS Breakup

Last day of session also passes parental bill of rights, expanded vouchers, replacing Lincoln Hills.

Gableman, Vos Sign New Contract on Election Probe

Gableman, Vos Sign New Contract on Election Probe

Judge orders Gableman to release 700 pages of documents from probe.

Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87

Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87

First women Lt. Governor in state history had five-decade career in public service.

State Has Large Racial Gap In Homeownership

State Has Large Racial Gap In Homeownership

Racial gap much larger outside the city of Milwaukee.

Bill Allowing Early Count of Absentee Ballots Looks Dead

Bill Allowing Early Count of Absentee Ballots Looks Dead

Had near-unanimous GOP support, with other provisions attached to it Democrats opposed.

Aaron Rodgers Confirms He Will Be a Packer Next Season

Aaron Rodgers Confirms He Will Be a Packer Next Season

Deal could make quarterback the highest paid NFL player in history.

GOP Leader Says Legal Pot Likely ‘At Some Point’

GOP Leader Says Legal Pot Likely ‘At Some Point’

Assembly Majority Leader Steinke points to national trend of states legalizing cannabis.

Godlewski Calls On State to Divest Russian Assets

Godlewski Calls On State to Divest Russian Assets

Wisconsin treasurer pushes state investment board to sell $90 million in Russian investments.