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State’s Birth Rate Has Declined 22%

State’s Birth Rate Has Declined 22%

Lowest level since 1989, state now ranks 38th in birth rate, new study shows.

Poll Good News for Evers, Vukmir

Poll Good News for Evers, Vukmir

Evers lead widens in gubernatorial primary, Vukmir nudges ahead of Nicholson.

Voters Unhappy About Tariffs, State Roads

Voters Unhappy About Tariffs, State Roads

Marquette poll shows low support for Trump tariffs and outstate concern about roads.

Race for Governor: Roys Leads Democrats in Money Raised
Race for Governor

Roys Leads Democrats in Money Raised

Also leads seven other Democratic candidates for governor in cash on hand.

Businesses Complain About Trump Tariffs to Johnson

Businesses Complain About Trump Tariffs to Johnson

Republican senator gets an earful at Milwaukee forum attended by growers, manufacturers.

Walker Met With Accused Russian Agent

Walker Met With Accused Russian Agent

Maria Butina, charged by federal prosecutors, posed for photo with Walker during his run for president.

Bernie, Baldwin Rally Voters in Eau Claire

Bernie, Baldwin Rally Voters in Eau Claire

Sen. Baldwin warns that abortion rights and Affordable Care Act at stake in election.

Walker Doubts Roe v. Wade at Risk

Walker Doubts Roe v. Wade at Risk

Governor says new Supreme Court justice unlikely to overturn Roe, make abortion illegal in state.

Pocan’s Bill Would Abolish ICE

Pocan’s Bill Would Abolish ICE

Democratic Congressman says federal immigration agency no long serves intended purpose.

Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit

Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit

ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.

Yerkes Observatory Will Be Closed

Yerkes Observatory Will Be Closed

One world’s largest telescopes open to public, on Geneva Lake, will be sold by University of Chicago.

Cities Have $2.25 Billion Benefits Shortfall

Cities Have $2.25 Billion Benefits Shortfall

Report finds huge unfunded health care benefits for Milwaukee's, other cities’ workers.