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Will Elections Commission Fulfill Rep. Brandtjen’s Election Data Request?

Will Elections Commission Fulfill Rep. Brandtjen’s Election Data Request?

Partisan body deadlocks on fulfilling her large request after Republicans remove election-denier from meeting.

Debt Owed By Local Governments Hits Record High

Debt Owed By Local Governments Hits Record High

Report finds trend across Wisconsin partly due to state limits on local property taxes.

Waukesha Parade Judge To Run For State Supreme Court

Waukesha Parade Judge To Run For State Supreme Court

Walker appointee, Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Dorow, will be fourth candidate in race.

Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’

Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’

Vos, others back a key platform plank of Tim Michels' losing bid for governor.

‘We’re Not Going Anywhere,’ Jewish Leaders Say

‘We’re Not Going Anywhere,’ Jewish Leaders Say

Antisemitic incidents in state up 459% since 2015, but Jewish community remains strong.

The Snowy Owls Are Back

The Snowy Owls Are Back

Making annual southern migration, Bubo scandiacus spotted in three counties in state.

Turkeys Living Good In Wisconsin

Turkeys Living Good In Wisconsin

Huge growth of wild turkeys in Wisconsin with many in cities, suburbs.

State Manufacturers Embrace Automation

State Manufacturers Embrace Automation

High percentage investing in robotics, cloud computing, other technology, citing labor shortage.

Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy

Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu's plan moves toward flat tax system.

Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time

Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time

Attorney General aims to overturn 1849 ban, but notes legal process 'not fast.'

State Opioid Deaths Set New Record

State Opioid Deaths Set New Record

1,427 opioid-related deaths in 2021, up 16% over 2020 record and 70% more than in 2018.

Sen. Baldwin Says Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Be Passed After Thanksgiving

Sen. Baldwin Says Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Be Passed After Thanksgiving

Senate passed bill Wednesday, House action still needed.