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Milwaukee and Madison Parks Ranked In Nation’s Top 20

Milwaukee and Madison Parks Ranked In Nation’s Top 20

Among systems in 100 largest US cities, Milwaukee ranked 18th, Madison 19th.

Wisconsin’s 4th and 8th Graders Rank Above Average in Math

Wisconsin’s 4th and 8th Graders Rank Above Average in Math

But state has room for improvement in basic math literacy.

Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Bill, pending Senate approval, would make it harder for students to get student aid, attend technical college part time.

We Energies Wins Approval To Build New Natural Gas Plants

We Energies Wins Approval To Build New Natural Gas Plants

Regulators say projects are warranted to meet rising energy demand. Coalition opposes fuel type.

Summers Are Getting Warmer Nationwide, Including in Milwaukee

Summers Are Getting Warmer Nationwide, Including in Milwaukee

Summers warmed an average of 2.6 degrees Fahrenheit nationwide

Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin

Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin

Existing cigar bars were exempt from the state’s indoor smoking ban.

RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them

RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them

But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.

Wisconsin Begins Mandatory Milk Testing for Avian Flu

Wisconsin Begins Mandatory Milk Testing for Avian Flu

More than 1,000 farms in 17 states have had cattle infected by the virus.

Port Washington Annexes Land for Data Center

Port Washington Annexes Land for Data Center

1,900 acres rezoned as Technology Campus, hoping to attract Google or Meta.

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.

Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts

Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts

Including cuts in SNAP food assistance, Medicaid for many in Wisconsin.