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Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries

Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries

John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.

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Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries

John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.

In A Single Vote, Republicans Strip More Than 600 Items From Evers’ Budget

The cuts include a child care subsidy and funding for a new state Office of Violence Prevention.

Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.

‘Zero’ Chance of Plea Bargain in Tearman Spencer Case

Trial scheduled in former City Attorney's felony misconduct case.

New Private Operator Sought for Historic Trimborn Farm

Citing mounting cost of upkeep, county is interested in reducing fiscal responsibility for historic farm.

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze

Gov. Evers says Trump is 'trying to block Wisconsin from receiving the investments we were promised.'

GOP Legislators Push Mandated School Access for Military Recruiters

'They have been prohibited from doing meaningful recruitment.'

UW-Madison Faculty Vote to Join Big Ten’s ‘Mutual Defense Compact’

Big Ten schools will help each other if any targeted by Trump administration.

Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?

Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.

‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Wisconsin congressman canceled online town hall, expected to miss votes.

ICE Makes Another Courthouse Arrest

Federal immigration agents arrested an individual on Wednesday morning.

Democratic Bill Bans Hedge Funds From Buying Homes

Companies have bought 1,500 single family homes in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Could Lose $55 Million Under Proposed EPA Budget Cuts

Trump is 'gutting programs Wisconsin needs to get rid of toxic contaminants.'

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Betty Brinn Museum Must Move

Its landlord Milwaukee Art Museum wants current space used by children’s museum, so it must find new home.

Secret Donor to Milwaukee Artist Resource Network Revealed

The story of a wealthy donor who gave millions only to see it wasted.

Will Richland County Turn Against Trump?

Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer -- a lot -- from his policies.

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Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?

Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.

Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?

The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.

Foreign Tariffs Targeting Wisconsin’s Red Counties

Nationally and in Wisconsin Republicans voters far more likely to be hurt.

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Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention

Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?

The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking

Passing constitutional amendments and seeking muscular high court rulings.

Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets

Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.

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