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New Film Documents Closure of Two-Year Colleges in Wisconsin

New Film Documents Closure of Two-Year Colleges in Wisconsin

Director Ken Brosky questions the loss of Washington County and Richland campuses.

Wisconsin’s Largest Voucher School Will Pull In $40 Million in 2025

Wisconsin’s Largest Voucher School Will Pull In $40 Million in 2025

Christian school Academy of Excellence in Milwaukee a leader in state voucher funds.

Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Could Impact Wisconsin Energy Prices

Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Could Impact Wisconsin Energy Prices

Wisconsin utilities import small amount of electricity from Manitoba province.

Spring Break Travel + Low Measles Vaccination Rate Puts Wisconsin at Risk

Spring Break Travel + Low Measles Vaccination Rate Puts Wisconsin at Risk

As measles spreads rapidly in states like Texas, state health officials say vulnerable to an outbreak

EPA Rolling Regulations, Which Could Delay Wisconsin Utilities’ Shift From Coal

EPA Rolling Regulations, Which Could Delay Wisconsin Utilities’ Shift From Coal

Business groups support the move while environmental and health advocates denounce the rollbacks.

Assembly Passes Bill That Adds Penalties, Definitions to Police-in-MPS Policy

Assembly Passes Bill That Adds Penalties, Definitions to Police-in-MPS Policy

The bill comes after a court order directed the district to reinstate school resource officers.

Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition

Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition

Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'

With DPI Race Looming, Poll Shows Growing Dissatisfaction With Public Schools

With DPI Race Looming, Poll Shows Growing Dissatisfaction With Public Schools

More than half of people say standards are too low, but 45% admit they don't know what test scores actually are.

USDA Ends Program That Brought Locally-Grown Food To Pantries, Schools

USDA Ends Program That Brought Locally-Grown Food To Pantries, Schools

Program paid Wisconsin farmers more than $11 million since 2022 inception.

Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election

Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election

Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.

GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature

GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature

Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.

Democrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Democrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Promising a voice in Congress who will 'fight like hell to rebuild the middle class.'