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MPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid

MPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid

Half of estimated loss due to state adjustment for school district's financial errors.

Court Decision Holds Up Wisconsin’s $70 Million Drug Settlement

Court Decision Holds Up Wisconsin’s $70 Million Drug Settlement

US Supreme Court ruling blocks nation-wide Purdue Pharma opioid settlement.

FoodShare Participation Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

FoodShare Participation Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

This 'may be the new normal,' says researcher with WPF, which released report.

Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City

Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City

13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.

11 Injured in Escalator Malfunction at Brewers Game

11 Injured in Escalator Malfunction at Brewers Game

Malfunction sends 6 to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.

Milwaukee Tool Sued For Allegedly Using Forced Prison Labor

Milwaukee Tool Sued For Allegedly Using Forced Prison Labor

Supplier allegedly exploited and forced prisoners to do 'grueling work' under 'humiliating and dehumanizing' conditions

Second Vos Recall Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Second Vos Recall Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

In 4-2 vote, commissioners said around 188 recall signatures were collected outside 60-day deadline

U.S. Supreme Court Halts Cross-State Pollution Regulations, Impacting Wisconsin

U.S. Supreme Court Halts Cross-State Pollution Regulations, Impacting Wisconsin

EPA plan aims to protect public health, but the rule has faced pushback from states and industry groups.

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.

Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing

Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing

Milwaukee is 1 of 21 communities to receive grant from new PRO Housing program.

Chief Justice Seeks Probe After Leak of Draft in Wisconsin Abortion Case

Chief Justice Seeks Probe After Leak of Draft in Wisconsin Abortion Case

Document indicates high court to hear Planned Parenthood lawsuit on abortion rights.