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Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.

We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek

We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek

But environmental groups argue the plan gets in the way of clean energy, climate goals

Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’

Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’

Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.

Republicans Pass Evers’ Legislative Maps

Republicans Pass Evers’ Legislative Maps

Governor had promised to sign such a bill. Democrats warn of trickery.

Who Will Run For Gallagher’s Congressional Seat?

Who Will Run For Gallagher’s Congressional Seat?

Big name Republicans -- and some Democrats -- may run for position.

Wisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years

Wisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years

And many drivers are 65 or older, new report finds.

Here Come the Cicadas

Here Come the Cicadas

For first time since Thomas Jefferson was president, two rare broods of cicadas will emerge at same time. It could get loud.

Wisconsin Students Achievement Recovering Since Pandemic

Wisconsin Students Achievement Recovering Since Pandemic

Back to 2019 levels in reading but not math; MPS students still a grade behind in reading.

Green Bay Congressman Mike Gallagher Won’t Seek Reelection

Green Bay Congressman Mike Gallagher Won’t Seek Reelection

Decision comes just after his vote against impeaching Homeland secretary caused a furor.

Green Party Candidate Will Be On Wisconsin’s Presidential Ballot

Green Party Candidate Will Be On Wisconsin’s Presidential Ballot

Democrats fear a loss of votes that could defeat President Joe Biden.

Bill Would Stop Wisconsin’s Participation In UN’s Agenda 2030

Bill Would Stop Wisconsin’s Participation In UN’s Agenda 2030

The DNR's Green Tier program helps participants improve their environmental performance

New Call For Bob Spindell To Resign Elections Post

New Call For Bob Spindell To Resign Elections Post

Spindell, a fake elector participant, says he has done more for Black community than any white Republican.