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Clerks Concerned About Moving Presidential Primary

Clerks Concerned About Moving Presidential Primary

Walker wants three straight months of elections in 2020; County clerks cite cost and confusion.

Schimel Concedes Election to Kaul

Schimel Concedes Election to Kaul

Republican attorney general won’t seek recount, lost by 17,000 votes to Democrat Josh Kaul.

State Infant Mortality Problem Persists

State Infant Mortality Problem Persists

Health of babies not improving nationally, CDC data shows, with rate nearly twice as high for black infants.

Most Americans Want Walkable Cities

Most Americans Want Walkable Cities

Polls show 53% want this. But urban planning still dominated by needs of cars.

Congress Is Broken, Rep. Gallagher Says

Congress Is Broken, Rep. Gallagher Says

Republican from state’s 8th district writes Atlantic story saying Congress too dominated by President and parties.

“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?

“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?

Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.

Kimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy

Kimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy

State Senate lacks votes to approve $70 million subsidy for 400 jobs.

Legislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget

Legislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget

Unanimous vote okays $94,600 transition budget for hiring staff, travel expenses, equipment purchase.

Study Finds Public Transportation Inequities

Study Finds Public Transportation Inequities

Funding rose 67% for state roads but only 1% for local roads.

Bus Rapid Transit Plan Moves Forward

Bus Rapid Transit Plan Moves Forward

County board passes budget with BRT funding; county will seek federal grant for it.

Mitchell, Madison Airport Traffic Up

Mitchell, Madison Airport Traffic Up

Milwaukee airport adds non-stop flights to San Diego, Cleveland, Nashville.

Will Election Help City Get Convention?

Will Election Help City Get Convention?

City’s huge turnout will help it beat Houston, Miami for 2020 Democratic convention, Lasry believes.