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Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations

Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations

Proposal trigged by 2019 federal investigation into Wisconsin National Guard that found several issues.

Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations

Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations

WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.

Labor Leaders, Politicians Rally To Keep Master Lock in Milwaukee

Labor Leaders, Politicians Rally To Keep Master Lock in Milwaukee

400 workers will otherwise lose their job following surprise announcement.

Bill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony

Bill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony

Bipartisan proposal targets harassment of students by teachers, staff.

Republicans Push Abortion Bills

Republicans Push Abortion Bills

One clarifies that procedures for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy allowed. Another funds Choose Life centers.

City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets

City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets

"Safer City MKE" offers camping trips, city tours, art classes and more.

New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Currently only 100 in the state. Program focuses on culturally-informed care for victims.

A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings

A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings

Gun lockdown drills, fear of mass shootings has become normal in state's schools.

State Home Sales Down By 32% In April

State Home Sales Down By 32% In April

But prices continue to rise, up by 7% last month.

Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time

Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time

50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.

MLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement

MLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement

Comments come as fight over funding American Family Field repairs and upgrades heats up.

Republican Budget Would Require $4 Million Move-to-Wisconsin Campaign

Republican Budget Would Require $4 Million Move-to-Wisconsin Campaign

Democrats proposed a much larger program focused on childcare.