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Legislators Still Sitting on Opioid Funding

Legislators Still Sitting on Opioid Funding

Democrats, health officials says lives could be lost if settlement funds not used to fight drug epidemic.

Johnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs

Johnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs

Costs for Lt. Governor's security rose, but decisions for this made by state protection officers.

State’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People

State’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People

These practices surged under Trump administration, new report by ACLU finds.

More Polls Show Barnes Leading Johnson

More Polls Show Barnes Leading Johnson

Including one by Fox News. But still ‘very competitive race.'

Afghans Talk About Life In Wisconsin

Afghans Talk About Life In Wisconsin

One year after fleeing their homeland, it's 'a kind of cultural shock.'

School Referendums Seek Record $1.9 Billion

School Referendums Seek Record $1.9 Billion

At least 50 school districts in state want voters to approve tax hikes this fall.

State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal

State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal

Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.

Marquette Students Protest Lack of Diversity

Marquette Students Protest Lack of Diversity

Black Student Council of Marquette says students of color don't feel welcome on campus.

Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Increased 8% in 2021

Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Increased 8% in 2021

54 pedestrians killed, many in locations with high speed limits and multiple traffic lanes.

Half of Wisconsin Student Debt Nearly Eliminated Under Biden Plan

Half of Wisconsin Student Debt Nearly Eliminated Under Biden Plan

52% of federal borrowers have $20,000 or less in student debt.

MPS Project Brings Teachers to Panama Rainforest

MPS Project Brings Teachers to Panama Rainforest

Research project trains teachers, enriches classroom curriculum.

Lawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders

Lawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders

‘Constitutional crisis’, backlog of 35,000 cases because of shortage.