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LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules

LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules

Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.

Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan

Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan

Resign or face impeachment, state Assembly and Senate leaders warn.

Gray Wolf Protections in Jeopardy as House Passes Delisting Bill

Gray Wolf Protections in Jeopardy as House Passes Delisting Bill

Backed by Wisconsin’s GOP delegation, the measure would shift control to states, with critics warning wolves could be hunted and trapped back toward extinction.

Inside BRAVE, Milwaukee’s Expanding Clinic for Invisible Wounds

Inside BRAVE, Milwaukee’s Expanding Clinic for Invisible Wounds

Veterans and first responders with PTSD and brain injuries find team-based, low-cost care at a new, larger location.

As Flu Season Looms, Two Wisconsin Children Die of Respiratory Illness

As Flu Season Looms, Two Wisconsin Children Die of Respiratory Illness

DHS confirms one pediatric death from COVID-19 and one from influenza and warns this flu season could be more severe than usual.

How Menards’ 11 Percent Rebate Ended in a $4.25 Million Payout

How Menards’ 11 Percent Rebate Ended in a $4.25 Million Payout

Ten states, led in part by Wisconsin, said the popular promotion blurred the line between instant discounts and mail-in rebates for shoppers.

$43 Million Later, MPS Says Classrooms Are Safe From Lead Dust

$43 Million Later, MPS Says Classrooms Are Safe From Lead Dust

Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and city leaders mark the end of cleanup effort.

Data Center Deal Puts Port Washington Mayor on Recall Hot Seat

Data Center Deal Puts Port Washington Mayor on Recall Hot Seat

Critics argue the city’s tax increment financing plan for the OpenAI and Oracle-linked project shifts risk to residents while locking in decades of repayment to developer.

Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018

Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018

Includes 7.8% average hike in WI school property taxes, the most in 30 years.

Wisconsin Libraries and Museums See Federal Grants Restored

Wisconsin Libraries and Museums See Federal Grants Restored

Patrons of all ages put pressure on members of Congress with postcard campaign.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order

Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order

Warns that executive order to remove barriers from AI use will make kids 'less safe.'

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.