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Conservative Group Sues MPS

Conservative Group Sues MPS

WILL suing school district over policy allowing leave for union activities.

Evers Signs State Budget

Evers Signs State Budget

GOP backed tax cut and reduced school spending survive veto.

Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations

Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations

City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.

State’s Zoos Will Vaccinate Animals

State’s Zoos Will Vaccinate Animals

No COVID-19 infections at Milwaukee County Zoo, but tigers and lions at Bronx Zoo got sick last year.

How Evers Could Change State Budget

How Evers Could Change State Budget

Governor’s veto power is wide ranging. Action by him expected this week.

Police Forces Use Virtual Reality Training

Police Forces Use Virtual Reality Training

Racine and Superior departments try new way to train officers to deescalate a crisis, use less force.

Transportation: “Last Mile” Program Connects Workers to Jobs
Transportation

“Last Mile” Program Connects Workers to Jobs

WEDC, Waukesha County and United Way fund pilot program connecting city workers to suburban jobs.

State Gets “F” In Civics, US History Standards

State Gets “F” In Civics, US History Standards

Conservative Fordham Institute zaps Wisconsin for not specifically requiring these courses.

Plan Would Permit Sports Betting

Plan Would Permit Sports Betting

At Oneida casino and properties in state. But may not boost economy much.

Bill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money

Bill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money

Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.

State Legislature Passes Biennial Budget

State Legislature Passes Biennial Budget

Lawmakers cut billions from the Governor's budget.

Five Candidates Make Case For Beating Ron Johnson

Five Candidates Make Case For Beating Ron Johnson

Roundtable of Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate is first such event in campaign.