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Planned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients

A '12-times increase' in patients needing to travel from Wisconsin to get care.

GOP Legislators Boost Road Funding By $1.5 Billion

GOP Legislators Boost Road Funding By $1.5 Billion

Budget committee approves proposal that also hikes fees on electric vehicles.

Even After Change, DPI Opposes Reading Bill

Even After Change, DPI Opposes Reading Bill

Issue centers on proposal to hold third graders back.

Overnight GOP Vote Would End Child Care Program

Overnight GOP Vote Would End Child Care Program

Advocates say decision would raise costs and cause centers to close.

Public Service Commission Could Create New Aid For Low-Income We Energies Customers
City’s Homicides, Shootings Down in 2023

City’s Homicides, Shootings Down in 2023

But more progress needed said MPD Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner. 'There's just too many guns.'

Wisconsin’s 2022 Tourism Broke Records

Wisconsin’s 2022 Tourism Broke Records

$23.7 billion economic impact the highest ever, with most overnight stays.

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.

Bill Includes Largest Expansion Ever of Private School Choice

Bill Includes Largest Expansion Ever of Private School Choice

A hike of 13% for K-8 voucher schools and 33% for high schools, union official says.

UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer

UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer

Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.

Record Low Unemployment Gives State’s Workers Bargaining Power

Record Low Unemployment Gives State’s Workers Bargaining Power

Lowest-wage workers have seen the biggest gains from tight labor market.

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

Speakers call for fair maps by 2024 and Biden and Baldwin victories.