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GOP Bills Tighten Unemployment Insurance

GOP Bills Tighten Unemployment Insurance

And ban guaranteed income programs. Gov. Evers vetoed previous proposals.

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.

UW-Madison Diversity Officer Gone, But New Position Has Similar Duties

UW-Madison Diversity Officer Gone, But New Position Has Similar Duties

Special advisor role works 'to create a welcoming and inclusive community.'

Milwaukee School Board May Sue Paint Companies Over Lead Crisis 

Milwaukee School Board May Sue Paint Companies Over Lead Crisis 

Legal expert says such suits are challenging, can take decades to resolve.

Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto

Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto

Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.

Underly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement

Underly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement

Underly, under threat of losing funding, says Wisconsin schools are already in compliance with federal law.

Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program

Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program

Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.

State’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It

State’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It

Less than 4% of money allocated in 2023 has made its way to actual projects.

Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining

Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report examines importance of exports to state's economy, and a multi-billion decline.

State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted

State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted

Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.

For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen

For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen

A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.

Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’

Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’

GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.