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Another Black History Month, Another Capitol Fight In Wisconsin

Another Black History Month, Another Capitol Fight In Wisconsin

A resolution naming eight late Black Wisconsinites is the latest flashpoint in a yearslong partisan dispute.

‘400-Year Veto’ Fight Heads To Wisconsin Voters In November

‘400-Year Veto’ Fight Heads To Wisconsin Voters In November

Assembly also passes sports betting bill and a wake boat bill with unusual rider.

Wisconsin PSC, UW-Madison Partner For Nuclear Power Site Search

Wisconsin PSC, UW-Madison Partner For Nuclear Power Site Search

Gov. Evers says nuclear power could be 'game changer' for state.

First Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets 

First Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets 

Milwaukee Fire Department now has scanners at all 31 stations.

Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills

Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills

After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.

Bipartisan Deal Would Fund WisconsinEye After Shutdown

Bipartisan Deal Would Fund WisconsinEye After Shutdown

Senate passes bill including nearly $600,000 and seeks competitive bids for future broadcast rights.

Farm Bankruptcies Rise in Wisconsin

Farm Bankruptcies Rise in Wisconsin

Up 46% nationally in 2025; Wisconsin one of leaders in bankruptcy filings.

In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps

In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps

Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.

Vos, LeMahieu Agree on $2.3 Billion Plan to Spend Surplus

Vos, LeMahieu Agree on $2.3 Billion Plan to Spend Surplus

But will Evers? Plan has tax rebates but no general school aid, a top goal of governor.

Marquette Accused of Pushing Lower-Income Families Toward Risky Loans

Marquette Accused of Pushing Lower-Income Families Toward Risky Loans

MU among 41 colleges named in national report on schools favoring wealthier families.

Lawmakers at Odds on Funding WisconsinEye As Time Running Out

Lawmakers at Odds on Funding WisconsinEye As Time Running Out

Senate Republicans now want a competitive bidding process.

Merger of Student Centers at UWM Raises Concerns

Merger of Student Centers at UWM Raises Concerns

Plans to combine centers for veterans and Black, Latino, woman and LGBTQ+ students.