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New Group Promotes Ethical Political Leadership

New Group Promotes Ethical Political Leadership

LeaderEthics Wisconsin offers 2020 Citizen’s Guide, hopes to battle disinformation.

Questions, Answers About 2020 Census

Questions, Answers About 2020 Census

How do I know if it's a real census worker at the door?

Elections Panel Deadlocks Again on Voting List Purge

Elections Panel Deadlocks Again on Voting List Purge

While court decision ordering purge appealed, state elections commission’s members evenly divided by party.

Why State’s Birth Rate Is Falling

Why State’s Birth Rate Is Falling

Lowest rate in 44 years. Several reasons, experts say.

State Virtual Charter Schools Up 140%

State Virtual Charter Schools Up 140%

In the last decade virtual charter school enrollment grew from 3,106 to 7,465 students.

Milwaukee Legislators Target Racial Inequality

Milwaukee Legislators Target Racial Inequality

'Disrupting Disparities’ proposals by African American lawmakers include criminal justice reforms.

Wausau May Legalize Snowball Fights

Wausau May Legalize Snowball Fights

National media mockery nudges city to end 58-year-old ordinance that bans throwing snowballs.

Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda

Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda

Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.

Rise in Pot Vaping by Teens

Rise in Pot Vaping by Teens

Use has doubled in two years nationally. Schools in state see rising problem.

Gun Rights Group Seeks 1 Million Members

Gun Rights Group Seeks 1 Million Members

West Bend-based concealed carry group competes with NRA but stresses family protection.

Republicans May Push Property Tax Cut

Republicans May Push Property Tax Cut

Fitzgerald says bill may be introduced next year. But casts doubt on homeless funding.

Barrett Says 35,000 City Voters At Risk

Barrett Says 35,000 City Voters At Risk

Mayor criticizes voter purge, pushes state officials to protect election system’s integrity.