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Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions

Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions

Health experts say adults should focus more on positive interactions with infants and toddlers.

Wisconsin Utilities Attempting To Balance Power Demand From New Data Centers With Renewables

Wisconsin Utilities Attempting To Balance Power Demand From New Data Centers With Renewables

Massive new data centers, like Microsoft's Mt. Pleasant project, will change how We Energies, others pursue renewable energy.

Legislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It

Legislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It

$125 million is set aside in trust for addressing forever chemicals, but bill would limit DNR authority.

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument

FBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud

FBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud

FBI sought communications between Sun Badger officials, employees

More Job Applications Coming In For Wisconsin’s Prisons

More Job Applications Coming In For Wisconsin’s Prisons

New class of correctional officers is largest in decades, but vacancies remain an issue.

Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle

Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle

Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Attempting To Protect New Air-Quality Regulations

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Attempting To Protect New Air-Quality Regulations

The litigation is focused on federal regulations that govern state plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements

Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements

Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage

Department of Public Instruction Asks Lawmakers To Approve New Reading Curriculum

Department of Public Instruction Asks Lawmakers To Approve New Reading Curriculum

Proposal overrides the Literacy Council, which DPI says failed to meet deadlines.

Hovde Enters Senate Race Against Baldwin

Hovde Enters Senate Race Against Baldwin

Hovde’s announcement focused on the economy, crime, the border. Dems already attacking him for California conmections.

Wisconsin Home Construction Increased, But More Homes Are Needed

Wisconsin Home Construction Increased, But More Homes Are Needed

Construction hasn't reached pre-Great Recession levels, resulting in higher prices.