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Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022
State Committee Votes To Allow LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy To Continue

State Committee Votes To Allow LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy To Continue

Republican lawmakers vote to block rule that prohibits widely discredited practice.

Uncertainty Around Solar Financing Regulations Limits Wisconsin Installations

Uncertainty Around Solar Financing Regulations Limits Wisconsin Installations

Solar developers awaiting new PSC ruling following initial ruling to allow third-party financing.

Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board

Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board

Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.

Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail

Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail

Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.

Green Bay, Fox Valley Want Passenger Rail

Green Bay, Fox Valley Want Passenger Rail

Municipal leaders ask federal authorities to consider rail line from Milwaukee to Green Bay.

State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting

State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting

Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.

Legislators Close to Agreeing on Medical Marijuana Bill

Legislators Close to Agreeing on Medical Marijuana Bill

But Vos warns it will be strictly regulated, only for those having a true medical condition.

Out-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System

Out-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System

Up 63% over last decade, mostly at UW-Madison, but also at UWM.

Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change

Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change

City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'

FDA Approves Abortion Pill But Wisconsin Left Out

FDA Approves Abortion Pill But Wisconsin Left Out

Federal ruling allows sale by pharmacies, but state's 1849 abortion ban prevents this.

MATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students

MATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students

$5 million pledge from Joe and Ellen Checota funds program.