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House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others

House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others

The provision would let Johnson and 7 other Senators sue the DOJ for at least $500,000.

New Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses

New Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses

But faculty, some students, have concerns over curriculum changes.

Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers

Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers

Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.

Lawsuit Contesting Wedding Barn Regulations Tossed

Lawsuit Contesting Wedding Barn Regulations Tossed

Barn owners claimed a new law requiring licenses to serve alcohol unconstitutionally targeted them.

Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher

Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher

Karen Sharkey says she chose Lighthouse Learning Academy based on parental autonomy.

Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing

Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing

One proposal would eliminate 'central count' locations, which clerks use to be more transparent and efficient.

Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature

Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature

Conservative groups, talk radio opposed it, leaving bill's future in question

State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays

State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays

Urging applications by low-income households for help paying their energy bills.

Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects

Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects

State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.

Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs

Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs

Better than the shopping mall craze of the 1970s and 80s?

Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover

Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover

Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.

Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks

Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks

It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.