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GOP Proposal Would Give Businesses Tax Credits For Paying For Child Care

GOP Proposal Would Give Businesses Tax Credits For Paying For Child Care

Proposal would encourage businesses to create their own daycares or pay for outside providers.

Democrat’s Senate Leader Stepping Down, Running For Dane County Exec

Democrat’s Senate Leader Stepping Down, Running For Dane County Exec

Melissa Agard will serve out her senate term, but three candidates already running for her leadership post.

Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court

Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court

Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders

Council President Pérez leads roundtable discussion at City Hall.

Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations
Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.

State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts

State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts

$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.

Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin

Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin

For any transaction of less than $2,000. City of Milwaukee supports state bill.

Studies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals

Studies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals

UW researchers say current technologies only remove 0.1 percent of global emissions.

Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land

Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land

Tech company will buy 1,000 acres. Racine County Board must sill approve deal.

21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws

21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws

Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.