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Wisconsin Reaches New Job Record, Unemployment Remains Low

Wisconsin Reaches New Job Record, Unemployment Remains Low

Unemployment rate, labor force participation both beat national benchmarks.

Speaker Vos Says He Expects Court To Throw Out Legislative Maps, Impeachment Unlikely

Speaker Vos Says He Expects Court To Throw Out Legislative Maps, Impeachment Unlikely

"We're going to get maps," says Vos of pending Wisconsin Supreme Court lawsuit.

Froedtert Finalizing Merger With Fox Valley Health Care Group

Froedtert Finalizing Merger With Fox Valley Health Care Group

Froedtert-ThedaCare merger goes into effect Jan. 1, with separate brands remaining.

State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal

State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal

Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.

MPS Committee Supports $75,000 to Recruit Black Teachers

MPS Committee Supports $75,000 to Recruit Black Teachers

Board moving to reallocate money from controversial Milwaukee Education Partnership.

GOP Legislators Probe Views of Evers’ New DNR Appointees

GOP Legislators Probe Views of Evers’ New DNR Appointees

After firing first Evers picks, Republicans raise issues of wolf management, PFAS cleanup.

UW Pay Raises Approved After Nearly 6-Month GOP Blockade

UW Pay Raises Approved After Nearly 6-Month GOP Blockade

Some 34,000 workers had to wait since July for standoff on DEI issue to be settled.

Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety

Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety

$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.

Former Wisconsin GOP Chair Says Fake Electors Were ‘Tricked’

Former Wisconsin GOP Chair Says Fake Electors Were ‘Tricked’

Andrew Hitt, one of 10 fake electors, blames it all on Trump's lawyers.

Wisconsin Made Progress Toward Clean Energy in 2023

Wisconsin Made Progress Toward Clean Energy in 2023

But needs to transition at faster rate to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin

Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin

New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.

Wisconsin’s Gas Prices Are Below National Average

Wisconsin’s Gas Prices Are Below National Average

And falling. Trend is helping bring down inflation.