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Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm

Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm

48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.

How Will Hospital Mergers Impact Patients?

How Will Hospital Mergers Impact Patients?

Four big mergers in state in six months Will it mean better care? Higher prices?

Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums

Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums

All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.

GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities

GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities

Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.

Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum

Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum

Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.

Wisconsin A Leader In Labor Force Participation

Wisconsin A Leader In Labor Force Participation

State's prime working-age women lead the way.

Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.

Bill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency

Bill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency

Sen. Mary Felzkowski leads GOP proposal focused on creating "shoppable services."

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.

GOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget

GOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget

On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.