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Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.

Elon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Elon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

His PAC buying some $650,000 for ads expected to back Brad Schimel.

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.

Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin

Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin

Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.

Wisconsin Students Still Lag Behind in Math, Reading Since Pandemic

Wisconsin Students Still Lag Behind in Math, Reading Since Pandemic

Months behind in math, a half-grade behind in reading compared to 2019, study finds.

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Spared From Deportation. For Now

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Spared From Deportation. For Now

Protestors support mother of two daughters whose brother was killed in El Salvador.

Wisconsin Surplus Is Nearly $4.3 Billion. How Much Will Be Spent?

Wisconsin Surplus Is Nearly $4.3 Billion. How Much Will Be Spent?

Fights over the surplus have become common, a big change from years ago.

More Milwaukee Schools Getting Tested for High Lead Levels

More Milwaukee Schools Getting Tested for High Lead Levels

Four schools in MPS with K4-8 students and older buildings now being tested.

Avian Flu Found in Lake Michigan Duck

Avian Flu Found in Lake Michigan Duck

State wildlife officials identified the virus in a merganser recently collected in Milwaukee County.

GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead

GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead

Schools would also need to develop sampling and testing process.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.