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GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.

Foxconn Acquires 20 More Acres in Mount Pleasant, But For What?

Foxconn Acquires 20 More Acres in Mount Pleasant, But For What?

'There are no pending development proposals... for these properties.'

Cargo Tonnage Lagging at Great Lakes Ports

Cargo Tonnage Lagging at Great Lakes Ports

But Port Milwaukee seeing increase from new Agricultural Maritime Export Facility.

MATC’s Former DEI Officer Files Federal Discrimination Suit

MATC’s Former DEI Officer Files Federal Discrimination Suit

Complaint alleges college officials discriminated against Black employees.

Ascension’s Spring 2024 Ransomware Attack Affects Millions of Patients

Ascension’s Spring 2024 Ransomware Attack Affects Millions of Patients

Health care system operates 24 campuses, more than 100 facilities in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Bowling Alleys Adapt to Changing Times

Wisconsin Bowling Alleys Adapt to Changing Times

Number of bowling alleys in U.S. has decreased by 32% since 2005. 

Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums

Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums

26 states allow laws or constitutional amendments to be passed by voters. Not Wisconsin.

Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail

Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail

Man in custody for attempted homicide accused of assaulting fellow inmate.

New Strain of Norovirus Could Be Driving Outbreaks

New Strain of Norovirus Could Be Driving Outbreaks

Wisconsin health official says a record number of outbreaks were reported in December.

Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says

Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says

None of the inmates who witnessed assault activated emergency button, says Racine County Sheriff's Office.

Microsoft Pauses Construction on Second Phase of Wisconsin Data Center

Microsoft Pauses Construction on Second Phase of Wisconsin Data Center

Potential design changes are coming to project. First phase scheduled for 2025 completion.