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Milwaukee Kicks Off Peace Week

Milwaukee Kicks Off Peace Week

Second annual Peace Week's events seek to 'jump-start the summertime in Milwaukee on a very positive and peaceful note.'

Whooping Cough On Rise in Wisconsin

Whooping Cough On Rise in Wisconsin

43 cases of highly contagious illness in April. Uptick in Minnesota as well.

Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’

Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’

Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

Which Other Wisconsin Cities Have Electric Scooter Programs?

Which Other Wisconsin Cities Have Electric Scooter Programs?

Operating in Green Bay and Whitewater, fledgling efforts in Eau Claire and Oshkosh.

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.

Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority

Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority

Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.

Wisconsin Pension Fund Owns More Than $100 Million in Bitcoin Assets

Wisconsin Pension Fund Owns More Than $100 Million in Bitcoin Assets

State of Wisconsin Investment Board purchased more than $160 million in new ETFs.

How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting

How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting

The practice is rare — and illegal — but has received increased attention since 2020.

Wisconsin Unemployment Below 3% For First Time Since Last Summer

Wisconsin Unemployment Below 3% For First Time Since Last Summer

State continues to outperform the country on unemployment, labor force participation.

Private Insurers in Wisconsin Are Spending Far More Than Medicare For Health Services

Private Insurers in Wisconsin Are Spending Far More Than Medicare For Health Services

State hospital group says data used in study fails to represent full picture of hospital costs.

Can Wisconsin Become a Video Game Player?

Can Wisconsin Become a Video Game Player?

Business and political leaders seek tax breaks, broadband access to build industry.

Biden Courts Black Voters in Milwaukee Radio Interview

Biden Courts Black Voters in Milwaukee Radio Interview

Biden's interview with Sherwin Hughes is example of importance of Black vote.