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Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution

Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution

Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.

State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting

State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting

Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.

Over 50% of State’s Schools Use Restraints on Students

Over 50% of State’s Schools Use Restraints on Students

Elementary students and students with disabilities restrained and secluded the most.

State Legislature Has Most Women Lawmakers Ever

State Legislature Has Most Women Lawmakers Ever

31% of state legislators are women.

Wisconsin Unemployment Grew in December

Wisconsin Unemployment Grew in December

Unemployment rate has fluctuated since September.

Que El-Amin Is Growing City’s Affordable Housing

Que El-Amin Is Growing City’s Affordable Housing

The developer and Milwaukee native prioritizes affordable housing in his buildings.

Kelly Hamilton Is State’s First Black Woman Poet Laureate

Kelly Hamilton Is State’s First Black Woman Poet Laureate

Milwaukeean Dasha Kelly Hamilton is published novelist, has been an ambassador for poetry for years.

First Female Chief Forester Sees Challenges

First Female Chief Forester Sees Challenges

Chief State Forester Heather Berklund manages 17 million acres of forest.

State Collecting At-Home COVID-19 Tests

State Collecting At-Home COVID-19 Tests

In December state began distributing and receiving test kits. 1,600 collected so far.

Baldwin Up and Johnson Down

Baldwin Up and Johnson Down

Democratic control of US Senate means changes for Wisconsin senators.

State Residents’ Income Seesaws

State Residents’ Income Seesaws

Average income rose 36% in second quarter, dropped 15% in third quarter of 2020.

Authorities Monitoring State Capitol

Authorities Monitoring State Capitol

Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.