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Wisconsin’s Refuge Resettlement Agencies Struggle to Stay Open

Wisconsin’s Refuge Resettlement Agencies Struggle to Stay Open

Facing funding losses, layoffs. Some are resettling South Africans.

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Wisconsin’s Refuge Resettlement Agencies Struggle to Stay Open

Facing funding losses, layoffs. Some are resettling South Africans.

Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race

Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany's stand.

Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature

Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?

Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed

15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.

Bill Requires School Rules to Prevent Staff Grooming Students

To prevent sexual misconduct, policies must define appropriate interactions.

Judge Denies DA’s Move To Merge Tearman Spencer Cases

Spencer's attorney says they're ready to take cases to trial.

Van Orden Votes With Democrats on Health Care Subsidies

A 'temporary patch' for a broken system says Congressman. Dems called it 'performative.'

Wisconsin Communities Protest Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

Dozens gathered in La Crosse Friday afternoon. More demonstrations are scheduled in Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton

Finalists Named For Top Housing Authority Role

Including one with an open federal lawsuit over his last job.

Fatal ICE Shooting Spurs Sharp Partisan Divide Among Wisconsin Leaders

From calls to dismantle ICE to claims of domestic terrorism, state politicians offer starkly different reactions.

‘Clear as Mud’ Hemp Rules Targeted by Wisconsin Lawmakers

After Congress closed a hemp loophole, legislators float competing plans that could reshape THC products or shut many of them down entirely.

Art Teacher, Fashion Designer Becomes Presumptive County Supervisor

With no challengers in April, LeeVan Roundtree Jr. is set to represent Milwaukee County’s 5th District on the board.

From Solitary To Soap Prices, Lawmakers Probe Wisconsin’s Prisons

A yearlong review and emotional testimony on hygiene, menstruation and supervision power imbalances frame the latest hearing.

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Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race

Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany's stand.

The Growing Wealth of Children’s Wisconsin

Raising millions in charitable dollars while executives get rich.

Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?

Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.

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Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto

Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.

The Red-State Coverage Boom That Congress May End

From Florida to Texas, ACA marketplace enrollment has soared with enhanced tax credits, but failure to extend them could leave millions uninsured starting in 2026.

Life Expectancy in Wisconsin vs. Other States

Hawaii is the leader. How high -- or low -- does Wisconsin rank?

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Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature

Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?

Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges

Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

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