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State Tourism Business Down 30% in 2020

State Tourism Business Down 30% in 2020

Due to pandemic. Officials hopeful about rebound in spending in 2021.

Tosa Police Chief Testifies About Mensah

Tosa Police Chief Testifies About Mensah

In John Doe hearing Weber defends former officer's killing of Jay Anderson, Jr.

Vice President Visits City, Sells Jobs Plan

Vice President Visits City, Sells Jobs Plan

Harris tours UWM Clean Energy Laboratories, promotes infrastructure spending.

Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police

Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police

Wisconsin families who've lost loved ones hope body camera footage can lead to justice.

Two Wisconsin Men Charged in Capitol Riot

Two Wisconsin Men Charged in Capitol Riot

FBI charges Brandon Nelson and Abram Markofski with entering Capitol.

Foxconn Deal Doesn’t Reduce Local Government Risk

Foxconn Deal Doesn’t Reduce Local Government Risk

Mount Pleasant and Racine County face big debt burden from upfront costs.

Judge Wants More Review of Back Forty Mine

Judge Wants More Review of Back Forty Mine

Another setback for controversial proposed mine along Wisconsin-Michigan border.

GOP Will Kill Hundreds of Evers Proposals

GOP Will Kill Hundreds of Evers Proposals

Republican legislators will trash governor’s budget and remove $1.6 billion in federal funding.

Utilities Spending $649 Million on State’s Largest Solar Project

Utilities Spending $649 Million on State’s Largest Solar Project

WEC Energy Group and MGE buying 465-megawatt Koshkonong Solar project.

Evers Makes New Appointments to UW Board of Regents

Evers Makes New Appointments to UW Board of Regents

Three new appointees rebalance board away from Walker appointees.

Bill Makes Vaccine Tampering, Destruction a Felony

Bill Makes Vaccine Tampering, Destruction a Felony

Another pandemic related bill would direct inmate's stimulus checks to victim restitution.

Judge Prohibits Republicans Using Private Lawyers for Redistricting

Judge Prohibits Republicans Using Private Lawyers for Redistricting

Suit filed in attempt to stop Republicans from drawing maps in secret.