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Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit

Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit

An analysis by the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office found it would have created a $2.9 billion deficit.

After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church

After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church

Community members pack event to hear LGBTQ+ themed work 'A Mother of A Revolution!' performed live.

Milwaukee Study Finds Post-COVID Shift in Suicides

Milwaukee Study Finds Post-COVID Shift in Suicides

Older people, Black residents now make up higher percentage of suicides.

EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes

EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes

Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.

The Return of Fluoride to DeForest, WI

The Return of Fluoride to DeForest, WI

Change comes for Dane County village after board member who opposed it was defeated.

Possible Data Center Wrong for Wrightstown, Residents Say

Possible Data Center Wrong for Wrightstown, Residents Say

Officials in village northeast of Appleton have been in communication with data center builder.

Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court

ACLU of Wisconsin lawsuit challenges county sheriffs work with ICE.

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Contesting Federal Redefinition of Nursing Degrees

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Contesting Federal Redefinition of Nursing Degrees

Are nursing degrees not 'professional'? Suit argues Trump administration exceeds its authority.

American Players Theatre in Spring Green Receives Tony Award

American Players Theatre in Spring Green Receives Tony Award

Will receive 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award and $25,000 grant.

UW Board of Regents Leader Defends Rothman Firing

UW Board of Regents Leader Defends Rothman Firing

And talks about what the regents are looking for in a new UW system president.

Declining Cigarette Use Lowers Wisconsin Tax Revenue

Declining Cigarette Use Lowers Wisconsin Tax Revenue

Report notes big shift to vaping, which has much lower tax than cigarettes.

Evers Says School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ at Failure of Funding Deal

Evers Says School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ at Failure of Funding Deal

Governor said he was assured of Republican support, which Tiffany helped peel away.