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Mine Approved Despite Environmental Concerns

Mine Approved Despite Environmental Concerns

Aguila Resources could mine gold, zinc near Wisconsin-Michigan border.

Convention Center Expansion Advances

Convention Center Expansion Advances

No new taxes used, with grand opening planned for 2023.

Evers Wants Carbon Neutral State by 2050

Evers Wants Carbon Neutral State by 2050

New plan includes creating Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy.

Music: Milwaukee’s Tallymore Plays Irish Fest
Music

Milwaukee’s Tallymore Plays Irish Fest

Local group formed in 2012 featured at one of the world’s biggest Irish music festivals.

UW Students Oppose Free Speech Bill

UW Students Oppose Free Speech Bill

Student groups say UW Regents policy already protects free speech, law not needed.

Evers, Democrats Unveil Background Checks Bill

Evers, Democrats Unveil Background Checks Bill

“Universal background checks” on gun sales shouldn’t need “permission from NRA,” Evers says.

Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In

Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In

New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”

“I Don’t Have the Answer” to Mass Shootings

“I Don’t Have the Answer” to Mass Shootings

So says Senate leader Scott Fitzgerald, who opposes expanding background checks.

Bus Mural on Immigration Draws Flak

Bus Mural on Immigration Draws Flak

Sup. Sebring calls for removal, first time annual project by art students faces criticism.

Port Milwaukee to Partner With Quebec?

Port Milwaukee to Partner With Quebec?

Milwaukee and Quebec provincial government leaders exploring agreement to grow international trade.

Study Warns Asian Carp Could Thrive

Study Warns Asian Carp Could Thrive

Invasive fish could survive throughout Lake Michigan if introduced here, new research finds.

Mysterious Disease Caused By Vaping

Mysterious Disease Caused By Vaping

State health officials confirm 12 cases of vaping-related lung disease.