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Musk Calls for Cutting Funds to Lutheran Groups

Musk Calls for Cutting Funds to Lutheran Groups

Two Wisconsin groups among those baselessly accused of 'money laundering.'

Municipal Referendums Requesting Support for Police and Fire Services

Municipal Referendums Requesting Support for Police and Fire Services

Even after shared revenue hike, 31 local referendums asked to increase property taxes.

Dane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds

Dane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds

Some 25 Wisconsin counties accept federal funding to send info on immigrants to ICE.

Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules

Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules

GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.

Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE

Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE

Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.

Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’

Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’

Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.

Evers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS

Evers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS

His new budget will fund new grant programs, staff, testing and research.

Half of Wisconsin Head Start Programs Can’t Get Funds After Federal Freeze

Half of Wisconsin Head Start Programs Can’t Get Funds After Federal Freeze

Head Start center in Waukesha closed, leaving more than 250 families without child care.

Milwaukee Chef Reflects on Career After Fourth James Beard Nomination

Milwaukee Chef Reflects on Career After Fourth James Beard Nomination

Gregory León, owner of Amilinda, says its menu changes 'keep our brains focused.'

Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size

Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size

With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.

Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party

Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party

Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.

Rep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf

Rep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf

Bill would remove federal protections for gray wolves across most of the country.