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Building Commission OKs Planning Funds to Reorganize Wisconsin Prisons

Building Commission OKs Planning Funds to Reorganize Wisconsin Prisons

$15 million approved despite Republican objections to parts of the plan.

How Wisconsin Created Nation’s Greatest Ski Marathon

How Wisconsin Created Nation’s Greatest Ski Marathon

New book by Eau Claire author traces history of 50-K American Birkebeiner race.

Yessenia Ruano Joins Suit Arguing ICE Illegally Deports Crime Victims

Yessenia Ruano Joins Suit Arguing ICE Illegally Deports Crime Victims

Ex-Milwaukee educator's deportation drew protests and statewide attention.

Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts

Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts

Governor warns of 200% to 800% hikes unless Republicans extend tax credits.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Will Resume Abortions

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Will Resume Abortions

Abortion services were paused due to President Trump's Medicaid cuts.

Can Wisconsin Republicans Retain Youth Vote in 2026 Election?

Can Wisconsin Republicans Retain Youth Vote in 2026 Election?

Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped GOP lose fewer young voters in 2024.

New UW Research Shows Power of COVID-19 Vaccine

New UW Research Shows Power of COVID-19 Vaccine

Study shows vaccine reduced spread of virus among person's close contacts.

New Laws Aim to Help State’s Emergency Medical Services

New Laws Aim to Help State’s Emergency Medical Services

Gov. Evers signed 2 bills to train more EMS personnel, hike state funding.

Johnson, Baldwin Split on Trump’s Pick for Appeals Court Judge

Johnson, Baldwin Split on Trump’s Pick for Appeals Court Judge

U.S. Senate ready to approve Milwaukee prosecutor Rebecca Taibleson for position.

Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits 

Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits 

Trump administration is ending tax breaks on solar panels and electric vehicles.

Protesters Battle Over LGBTQ+ Books at Hales Corners Library

Protesters Battle Over LGBTQ+ Books at Hales Corners Library

Protestors allied with national group Mass Resistance want books removed from library.

Wisconsin Chief Justice Warns of Rise of Political Violence

Wisconsin Chief Justice Warns of Rise of Political Violence

Karofsky says that safety within the court system 's an issue that transcends partisan politics.'