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The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair

The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair

Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.

Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?

Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?

State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.

Wisconsin Sees Record Number of Wildfires This Year

Wisconsin Sees Record Number of Wildfires This Year

Double the historical average this year; climate change, drought causing problem.

Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21

Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21

Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.

Air Wisconsin Will Layoff Over 100 Workers

Air Wisconsin Will Layoff Over 100 Workers

Economic uncertainty cited. Will affect workers in Milwaukee, Appleton airports.

Congress Cuts Spinal Injury Research for Veterans, a Loss for Marquette

Congress Cuts Spinal Injury Research for Veterans, a Loss for Marquette

$40 million in federal cuts means MU research program will lose funding.

Wisconsin Superintendent Says Schools Won’t Obey Federal DEI Order

Wisconsin Superintendent Says Schools Won’t Obey Federal DEI Order

Underly defies Trump, won't end programs. $216 million in federal funds at risk.

Democratic Lawmakers Announce Bill to Prevent Musk’s Election Giveaways

Democratic Lawmakers Announce Bill to Prevent Musk’s Election Giveaways

Elon Musk awarded two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in lead up Supreme Court election.

Majority of Local Spending Referendums Failed in Spring Election

Majority of Local Spending Referendums Failed in Spring Election

Most referendums, including in Brookfield, were focused on paying for public safety.

Trump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding

Trump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding

Lawsuit from Wisconsin and 15 other states says National Institutes of Health engaged in 'unlawful' effort to disrupt federal research grants.

With Federal Support Dwindling, AG Kaul Asks State For Funding Increase

With Federal Support Dwindling, AG Kaul Asks State For Funding Increase

Wisconsin’s allocation from the Victims of Crime Act has dropped by more than 70%.