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Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid

Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid

And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.

Merge UW System and Technical Colleges?

Merge UW System and Technical Colleges?

Thompson pushes discussions to consolidate some two-year colleges and voc-tech institutions.

Four Labs in State Tracking Coronavirus Variants

Four Labs in State Tracking Coronavirus Variants

Processing several hundred samples per week as new strains of virus grow.

More Layoffs Coming at Marquette?

More Layoffs Coming at Marquette?

University administrators say no. Staff fear more cuts to come.

Economist Urges $10 Minimum Wage

Economist Urges $10 Minimum Wage

Professor says $15 too high, but state could take incremental steps.

State Superintendent Candidates Make Their Pitch

State Superintendent Candidates Make Their Pitch

With eyes on Tuesday’s election, 7 views of the Wisconsin’s education future.

Largest State-Owned Solar Project Approved

Largest State-Owned Solar Project Approved

2.4-megawatt solar array will provide 17% of UW-Platteville’s energy.

Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold

Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold

Shelters need more funding for staff and space to safely house people during a pandemic.

GOP Lawmakers Order Audit of State’s Election System

GOP Lawmakers Order Audit of State’s Election System

Republicans say they are responding to constituent concerns regarding the 2020 election.

Judge Denies New Arrest Warrant For Rittenhouse

Judge Denies New Arrest Warrant For Rittenhouse

Accused of killing two people and injuring a third, he is scheduled to go to trial in March.

Federal COVID-19 Aid Funneled to In-Person Schools

Federal COVID-19 Aid Funneled to In-Person Schools

State GOP lawmakers' plan penalizes school districts that provided virtual instruction.

How Act 10 Changed Wisconsin Unions

How Act 10 Changed Wisconsin Unions

Public sector unions contend with declining membership, reduced political power and restricted collective bargaining rights.