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Milwaukee Households Face Rising Rents

Milwaukee Households Face Rising Rents

Median rent up $100 since 2019, worsening inequality.

State Private Universities Enrollment Down 10%

State Private Universities Enrollment Down 10%

Young people questioning value of college, given costs and likely student debt?

Kaul Announces State Sex Assault Kits Tracking System

Kaul Announces State Sex Assault Kits Tracking System

Goal tp 'empower’ assault survivors, allow them to track progress on investigations.

Great Lakes Water Levels Decline

Great Lakes Water Levels Decline

Still above average but below record levels; Lake Michigan two feet below its record.

New Portal Recruits Volunteers for State Parks System

New Portal Recruits Volunteers for State Parks System

Many needed to help serve millions of visitors per year to parks.

Court Says Hospitals Can’t Be Forced To Treat COVID-19 With Ivermectin

Court Says Hospitals Can’t Be Forced To Treat COVID-19 With Ivermectin

Decision stems from lawsuit filed by man that demanded ivermectin treatment for family member.

Increased Holiday Weekend Travel Expected

Increased Holiday Weekend Travel Expected

Despite high gas prices, travel expected to rebound from pandemic levels.

Ron Johnson Spoke Against Outgoing Republican Elections Commissioner

Ron Johnson Spoke Against Outgoing Republican Elections Commissioner

Senator told Assembly Speaker Vos that Knudson 'lost the confidence of the grassroots Republicans,' according to his spokesperson.

Rising Prices, Interest Rates Making Homes Less Affordable

Rising Prices, Interest Rates Making Homes Less Affordable

Home sales declining as housing stock dwindles, keeping home prices high.

Dropbox Ruling Could Disenfranchise Disabled Voters

Dropbox Ruling Could Disenfranchise Disabled Voters

State Supreme Court hearing suit after a circuit court ruling state law requires voters to physically return absentee ballots.

DNR Planning New E. Coli Regulations

DNR Planning New E. Coli Regulations

State business lobby concerned DNR will consider stricter PFAS standards too.

Republican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission

Republican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission

Knudson said 'highest levels' of the Republican party told him to resign.