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State’s Birth Rate Hits Historic Low

State’s Birth Rate Hits Historic Low

Down 12% since 2007, lowest since 1970s.

Evers Signs Industrial Hemp Bill

Evers Signs Industrial Hemp Bill

Hemp becoming state’s “comeback crop,” Republican Sen. Testin says.

Evers Vetoes Sex Offender Residency Bill

Evers Vetoes Sex Offender Residency Bill

Bipartisan bill lifted restrictions on how close people convicted of sex crimes can live to schools.

New MillerCoors Jobs Coming by June

New MillerCoors Jobs Coming by June

But company, state vague on details, number of jobs to move from Denver.

Shootings by Police Up in 2019. Why?

Shootings by Police Up in 2019. Why?

16 fatal shootings by cops in Wisconsin. Experts point to key causes.

Foxconn Deal Could Hurt Economic Growth

Foxconn Deal Could Hurt Economic Growth

Study finds targeted subsidies more likely to diminish rather than enhance state’s economic prosperity.

Lawsuit Targets State’s Student Voter ID Laws

Lawsuit Targets State’s Student Voter ID Laws

National advocacy organization argues unconstitutional age-based discrimination creates barriers for young voters.

Stash of Guns Found on Milwaukee River

Stash of Guns Found on Milwaukee River

Sheriff's deputies arrest man, find underground bunker full of weapons in wooded area near Capitol Dr.

Act 10 Caused Big Decline in Unions

Act 10 Caused Big Decline in Unions

Study finds union recertification efforts, required by law, declined by a third since 2014.

Tent City Homeless Evicted By State

Tent City Homeless Evicted By State

State transportation department serves eviction notices, considering development of area.

Poll Shows Less Support For Impeachment

Poll Shows Less Support For Impeachment

Support declining, MU poll shows, and presidential race in state also looks close.

Kaul Opposes Enbridge Oil Pipeline

Kaul Opposes Enbridge Oil Pipeline

Wisconsin attorney general backs Michigan against oil pipeline through Great Lakes waters.