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State Reaches $3.75 Million Settlement in Prison Inmate’s Death

State Reaches $3.75 Million Settlement in Prison Inmate’s Death

Family sued after Donald Maier died in Wausau prison due to malnutrition.

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State Reaches $3.75 Million Settlement in Prison Inmate’s Death

Family sued after Donald Maier died in Wausau prison due to malnutrition.

Trump’s $425 Million Coal Push Could Impact Wisconsin

Madison-based Alliant Energy hopes to extend life of two coal-powered plants.

Barnes Touts Statewide Experience in Run for Governor

Politics is a challenging 'endurance sport,' says best known Democrat running for governor.

Sewerage Commission Considering Audit of Veolia

Common Ground will support audit if independent and released before new contract approved.

Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement

Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.

Mayor Launches ‘Trusted Messengers’ Program

New nonprofit would provide 'civic information,' connecting citizens to supportive services.

Child Marriage With Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin

297 teens aged 16 and 17 got married in last decade. Republicans oppose bill to change this.

Convention Center CEO Faces Pivotal Vote After Office Is Emptied Out

Wisconsin Center District board schedules 'action item' on employment of CEO Marty Brooks.

Kirk Bangstad, Brett Hulsey, Others Fall Short of Ballot Requirements

333 people in state filed nomination papers. Some lacked enough signatures to run.

City Will Pay Family of Woman Run Over By Police Vehicle

But council member objects to morality of state law capping payout at $250,000.

Some Wisconsin Communities Dropping Flock Surveillance

Citing privacy concerns, Dane County, Appleton, Oshkosh, 4 other communities drop contracts.

President Trump Coming to Wisconsin

Visiting state on Friday to campaign for Wisconsin Republicans like Tom Tiffany.

Francesca Hong Sued Over Credit Card Debts

Campaign of Democratic candidate for governor say debt arose from business expenses.

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Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good

And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.

The Many Tentacles of Ascension Health

Investment funds, insurance and real estate companies, the nonprofit has lots of subsidiaries and income streams.

Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?

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The Trump Effect on Wisconsin

The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.

Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?

Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.

The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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One in Five Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are Retiring

Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.

Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November

Top officials outlined their game plan; it's about key issues and striking first.

Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?

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