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MKE County: County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics
MKE County

County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics

Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.

State Won’t Lose Congressional Seats

State Won’t Lose Congressional Seats

Census Bureau says Wisconsin will retain all 8 seats in U.S. House of Representatives.

State’s Air Quality Is Improving

State’s Air Quality Is Improving

But new report gives failing grades to six counties; Milwaukee among nation’s 25 worst cities for smog.

Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy

Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy

Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.

Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination

Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination

"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.

State’s COVID-19 Funding Doubles Financial Crisis Stimulus

State’s COVID-19 Funding Doubles Financial Crisis Stimulus

Wisconsin state and local governments have received nearly $20 billion in relief.

Gov. Evers Pledges To Plant 75 Million Trees By 2031

Gov. Evers Pledges To Plant 75 Million Trees By 2031

Evers issues executive order to conserve 125,000 new acres of forest land.

Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid

Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid

Local government in Milwaukee will soon run out of local revenue for things like parks and public transportation.

Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals

Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals

Recommendations include a statewide use of force policy and requiring law enforcement to maintain and share disciplinary files.

Bill Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles

Bill Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles

CROWN Act expands racial discrimination protections to hairstyles like braids, locs, twists.

Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty

Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty

Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.

State Officials Push Action on PFAS

State Officials Push Action on PFAS

50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.