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Milwaukee Adopts New Policy Requesting More Lead Testing For Children

Milwaukee Adopts New Policy Requesting More Lead Testing For Children

Officials stress importance of wider testing, stronger enforcement against noncompliant landlords

Almost 100,000 People Take Part in First Day of Early Voting

Almost 100,000 People Take Part in First Day of Early Voting

The unexpected surge in early voting caused the state's computer system to slow down Tuesday.

What To Know About Wisconsin’s Non-Citizen Voting Referendum

What To Know About Wisconsin’s Non-Citizen Voting Referendum

The measure would change state constitution to limit voting to U.S. citizens. Would it have an impact?

Dems Need To Win Three Key Senate Races For Control of Wisconsin Government

Dems Need To Win Three Key Senate Races For Control of Wisconsin Government

Races could create pathway for Democratic control of Senate or lock-in Republican control for years.

Obama, Walz Rally Early Voters in Madison

Obama, Walz Rally Early Voters in Madison

With two weeks before the big day, early voting started Tuesday in Wisconsin.

UWM, Milwaukee Charter School Hope To Improve Teacher Diversity

UWM, Milwaukee Charter School Hope To Improve Teacher Diversity

A new program will make it easier for Hmong American Peace Academy students to become teachers.

They Can’t Legally Vote, But Their Teacher Is Getting Them Engaged In The Election

They Can’t Legally Vote, But Their Teacher Is Getting Them Engaged In The Election

University School program comes as 42% of Wisconsin social studies teachers report problems with teaching politics.

Harris, Cheney Court Republican Voters in Waukesha County Event

Harris, Cheney Court Republican Voters in Waukesha County Event

Swing-state blitz includes appearance with Charlie Sykes.

Conservative Foundation Sues State Election Commission Over Same-Day Registration

Conservative Foundation Sues State Election Commission Over Same-Day Registration

Public Interest Legal Foundation wants records behind advice to clerks for auditing voters who register on Election Day.

Climate Change Isn’t a Priority For Voters in Presidential Election

Climate Change Isn’t a Priority For Voters in Presidential Election

In polls, climate change ranks near the bottom of list of concerns. But not for this group of voters.

Vance Courts Catholic Voters in Waukesha Stop

Vance Courts Catholic Voters in Waukesha Stop

Vance talks abortion, inflation in stop at Waukesha airport.

Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde Get Personal During Sole Debate

Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde Get Personal During Sole Debate

While staking their positions on issues from abortion, to immigration and foreign policy, the candidates also went after each other.