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Elections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks

In wake of high court decision invalidating absentee drop boxes, tie votes by Democrats and Republicans.

State PSC Program Makes Homes More Green

State PSC Program Makes Homes More Green

$500,000 to reduce carbon emissions, cut utility costs for 50 low-income metro homeowners.

Madison Ordinance Levies Fines For Harassing Elections Workers

Madison Ordinance Levies Fines For Harassing Elections Workers

Mayor Rhodes-Conway pushes fines up to $1,000, noting spike in harassment since 2020.

Remote Monitoring of COVID-19 Patients Cuts Hospitalizations 32%

Remote Monitoring of COVID-19 Patients Cuts Hospitalizations 32%

Promising study by Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin reported in AMA journal.

Evers $10 Million Fundraising Signals Expensive Campaign

Evers $10 Million Fundraising Signals Expensive Campaign

Twice as much as Walker raised at this point in governor’s race. Money flowing into Wisconsin.

Trump, Thompson Endorsements Boost Michels in GOP Primary For Governor

Trump, Thompson Endorsements Boost Michels in GOP Primary For Governor

After nearly a year of campaigning Kleefisch’s lead has evaporated.

Wisconsin Gas Prices Dropping

Wisconsin Gas Prices Dropping

Analysts expect further price declines, but limited supply leaves future unclear.

State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers

State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers

Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.

GOP Lawmakers Threaten to Sue Secretary of State La Follette

GOP Lawmakers Threaten to Sue Secretary of State La Follette

Lawmakers say La Follette didn't forward GOP resolution supporting a constitutional convention of states.

State Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal

State Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal

Under ruling, voters must personally return absentee ballots that are taken to local clerk's office.

State Supreme Court Says Regulators Not Biased For Transmission Project

State Supreme Court Says Regulators Not Biased For Transmission Project

Lawsuit alleged two regulators that approved a major transmission line project had ties to project supporters.

Majority of Business Owners Expect A Recession

Majority of Business Owners Expect A Recession

Survey by state business lobby shows inflation, labor shortages are main concerns.