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Wisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021

Wisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021

State had a net of 5,000 people migrate here. Population stayed flat.

Wisconsin Homes Prices Still Rising

Wisconsin Homes Prices Still Rising

Housing inventory shrinking. Number of sales in 2021 approximate to 2020.

State High Court Asked to Rule On Marsy’s Law

State High Court Asked to Rule On Marsy’s Law

Appeals court won’t decide suit, citing little case law whether voters on ballot question fully informed.

Group Pushes Evers to Oust John Chisholm

Group Pushes Evers to Oust John Chisholm

Led by activist Orville Seymer, group sends petition to governor bashing district attorney’s bail policies.

UWM Chancellor Gets 32% Pay Hike

UWM Chancellor Gets 32% Pay Hike

Regents also hike UW-Madison chancellor pay 21.7%. Faculty leader protests decision.

Questions About Foxconn Project Consultant’s $336,000 Pay

Questions About Foxconn Project Consultant’s $336,000 Pay

Mount Pleasant has paid consulting group $1.2 million, with no job description or exact work records.

Assembly Democrats Elect Neubauer As Leader

Assembly Democrats Elect Neubauer As Leader

Will succeed Gordon Hintz, with Rep. Kalan Haywood as assistant minority leader.

Planned Oil Pipeline Across Northern Wisconsin Raises Questions

Planned Oil Pipeline Across Northern Wisconsin Raises Questions

Group representing Ojibwe tribes finds DNR analysis has flaws ‘large and small.’

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.

Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage

Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage

But they create more competitive districts, the governor said.

First Lady Promotes Child COVID-19 Vaccination During Wisconsin Visit

First Lady Promotes Child COVID-19 Vaccination During Wisconsin Visit

First Lady Jill Biden joined by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff also visited Waukesha parade victims.

Unvaccinated 44% More Likely to Be Reinfected

Unvaccinated 44% More Likely to Be Reinfected

Research by Wisconsin’s Epic Systems also shows those who got COVID-19 and later got vaccinated had lower chance of reinfection.