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Brewers Opening Day Could See 11,000 Fans

Brewers Opening Day Could See 11,000 Fans

25% capacity rule for April 1 opener against Minnesota Twins.

UW System Seeks $5 Billion for Capital Projects

UW System Seeks $5 Billion for Capital Projects

Campuses request 185 construction and improvement projects, budget request is for 28.

GOP Legislators Reject Local Sales Tax Hikes

GOP Legislators Reject Local Sales Tax Hikes

“Dead on arrival,” lawmakers say of Evers’ enabling legislation.

Evers Says Schools May Need Summer Classes

Evers Says Schools May Need Summer Classes

Or early return. Schools need to 'catch up’ on learning lost during pandemic.

Evers Pushes Funding to Help Schools Change Mascots

Evers Pushes Funding to Help Schools Change Mascots

“If it's not a financial issue,” why won’t schools change race-based mascots? he asks.

GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes

GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes

Prevents them from competing with school teams that align with their gender identity.

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.

Business Down for Many Manufacturers

Business Down for Many Manufacturers

47% in state say business is down, 40% say its gone up.

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Seek authority to expand Gen Ed degrees without UW System approval.

$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available

$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available

Evers announces new funding provided from latest federal stimulus bill.

Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators

Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators

Midwest Renewable Energy Association says state creates barriers to alternative energy.

State Residents Flock To The Outdoors

State Residents Flock To The Outdoors

Study finds 42% increase in state park stickers, surge in fishing, hunting licenses during pandemic.