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Did Fred Prehn Flout Open Records Law?

Did Fred Prehn Flout Open Records Law?

Judge hears arguments whether Natural Resources Board member who refused to resign withheld records.

As Heating Costs Rise Counties Face Calls for Energy Assistance

As Heating Costs Rise Counties Face Calls for Energy Assistance

'We're getting calls like crazy,' says Milwaukee County official.

State School Report Cards Show Mostly Positive Results

State School Report Cards Show Mostly Positive Results

95% of districts met or exceeded exceptions. But urban systems lagged behind.

State’s Biohealth Industry Growing Quickly

State’s Biohealth Industry Growing Quickly

New report finds sector employs 77,000, has economic impact of $32 billion.

State Tourism Rebounds Since Pandemic

State Tourism Rebounds Since Pandemic

Revenue up 21% in 2021, study finds, but business-oriented travel in Milwaukee hasn't fully recovered.

Generac Founder Robert Kern Dies

Generac Founder Robert Kern Dies

Shared company's wealth with employees and created foundation supporting many Milwaukee organizations.

UW System to Relaunch Student Free Speech Survey

UW System to Relaunch Student Free Speech Survey

Underwritten by John Menard-funded institution.

Don’t Disband Elections Commission Says Its Administrator

Don’t Disband Elections Commission Says Its Administrator

Commission is bipartisan by design and must hold public meetings. Michels had suggested eliminating Walker-created commission.

Robin Vos Reelected Assembly Speaker

Robin Vos Reelected Assembly Speaker

"I can't stick with one person and ride the ship down," said Vos about Trump potentially running for president in 2024.

Wisconsin Voters Endorse Marijuana Legalization, Abortion Rights In Referendums
La Follette Barely Leads Loudenbeck for Secretary of State

La Follette Barely Leads Loudenbeck for Secretary of State

AP hasn't called race. Republican candidate John Lieber leads for State Treasurer.

Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District

Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District

AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.