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Baldwin Backs More Funds for Small Shipyards

Baldwin Backs More Funds for Small Shipyards

Wisconsin companies who are suppliers to shipyards would gain business.

Evers Will “Fight Like Hell” for Medicaid

Evers Will “Fight Like Hell” for Medicaid

Republicans will strip Medicaid expansion from budget. Poll showed 70% support Evers proposal.

Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations

Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations

In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.

Milwaukee Police Target Speeding

Milwaukee Police Target Speeding

Vehicle crashes, hit-and-runs spiking, police working with state patrol to clamp down.

Evers Says He Has Clarity on Foxconn

Evers Says He Has Clarity on Foxconn

Governor also blasts Republican rhetoric on abortion as “blasphemy.”

Supreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees

Supreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees

State high court rules 4-3 that all 82 Walker appointees can return to work.

City May Expand Residency Incentives

City May Expand Residency Incentives

Proposal would extend incentives to police and fire fighters.

Carr Promises Criminal Justice Reform

Carr Promises Criminal Justice Reform

“Just wait and see,” Corrections secretary says. But advocates are impatient for reform.

We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group

We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group

Joins 10 other utilities leaving powerful Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Utility Air Regulatory Group.

GOP Legislators Kill Medical Pot Proposal

GOP Legislators Kill Medical Pot Proposal

Budget committee snuffs out Evers plan. It's “off the wall scary,” says Sen. Darling.

GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn

GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn

They offer positive slant to Foxconn executive expressing doubt about 13,000 jobs.

Would a “Heartland Visa” Solve Labor Shortage?

Would a “Heartland Visa” Solve Labor Shortage?

New report suggests immigrants on visas could provide needed workers in Midwest, Wisconsin.