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State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts

State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts

$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.

Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin

Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin

For any transaction of less than $2,000. City of Milwaukee supports state bill.

Studies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals

Studies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals

UW researchers say current technologies only remove 0.1 percent of global emissions.

Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land

Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land

Tech company will buy 1,000 acres. Racine County Board must sill approve deal.

21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws

21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws

Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.

GOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations

GOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations

Using federal funds and exempting charging stations from being regulated as utilities.

Evers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email

Evers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email

Governor's email used name of famed pitcher Warren Spahn.

Lambeau Field Service Workers Seek Union

Lambeau Field Service Workers Seek Union

A National Labor Relations Board-supervised election will be held on Sunday.

Proposal Would Fine Scam Callers Using Fake IDs

Proposal Would Fine Scam Callers Using Fake IDs

GOP proposal targets phone scams that cost Americans $40 billion last year.

How Packers-Themed Beer Became a Statewide Player

How Packers-Themed Beer Became a Statewide Player

A fan site partnered with Gathering Place Brewery to produce 'Carry the G'.

Bill Would Help Prevent Food Waste

Bill Would Help Prevent Food Waste

State grants to help create community composting, get retailers' unsold products to food pantries.

Lawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan

Lawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan

Charges that private meetings with pro-wolf group influenced plan ignoring science and public comments.