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Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Wisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program

Wisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program

Freshman Rep. Tony Wied previously owned a chain of gas stations.

DOGE Cuts Midwest Climate Monitors

DOGE Cuts Midwest Climate Monitors

Terminated workers from Midwest Climate Hub say they were proud to be in civil service, worry about future of research.

With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion

With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion

GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.

Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth

Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth

Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.

Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students
MATC Enrollment Up for Third Straight Year

MATC Enrollment Up for Third Straight Year

Attendance almost back to pre-pandemic numbers, president says.

Protestors in Madison Oppose Federal Budget Cuts for Medicaid

Protestors in Madison Oppose Federal Budget Cuts for Medicaid

Hundreds gather outside Sen. Ron Johnson's office. $880 billion could be cut.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump

In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.

Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees

Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees

His attempt to overturn lame duck laws passed in 2018 criticized by Republicans.

Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?

Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?

Fear over federal funding and immigration raids. 'The kids are scared.'