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Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land

Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land

Legislators push $20 permit for hiking, $40 for biking or cross-county skiing.

New Tree-Killing Pest Coming to Wisconsin?

New Tree-Killing Pest Coming to Wisconsin?

Some sightings of hemlock woolly adelgid. It's killed millions of trees in other states.

Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans

Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans

National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'

Federal Government Investigating Northwestern Mutual DEI Policies

Federal Government Investigating Northwestern Mutual DEI Policies

White man claims he suffered discrimination. Company calls probe 'unwarranted.'

Nursing No Longer a Professional Degree, Says Trump Administration

Nursing No Longer a Professional Degree, Says Trump Administration

Slashing federal student loans for nurses could contribute to shortage in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Schools Still Waiting for ‘Lifeline’ Federal Funding

Wisconsin Schools Still Waiting for ‘Lifeline’ Federal Funding

At stake: $22 million for 20 schools with tribal land, 40% of one district's budget.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Far Ahead of GOP in Federal Fundraising

Wisconsin Democratic Party Far Ahead of GOP in Federal Fundraising

A 4-1 edge over Republicans in October as parties vie for control of Congress.

WisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down

WisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down

The network says they will stop all coverage Dec. 15 if they are unable to receive enough donations to continue operations.

Lawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs

Lawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs

Business lobby says owners who didn't cause contamination shouldn't have to pay for cleanup.

House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others

House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others

The provision would let Johnson and 7 other Senators sue the DOJ for at least $500,000.

New Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses

New Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses

But faculty, some students, have concerns over curriculum changes.

Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers

Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers

Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.