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EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes

Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.

Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

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

Mayor Asks Tom Tiffany To Stop ‘Pandering to Dishonesty’ on Elections

Open letter includes an invitation to tour city's election systems, meet with officials.

Council Members Push for MMSD Audit

They nearly blocked reappointment of MMSD commissioners, but back off after closed door meeting.

The Return of Fluoride to DeForest, WI

Change comes for Dane County village after board member who opposed it was defeated.

Possible Data Center Wrong for Wrightstown, Residents Say

Officials in village northeast of Appleton have been in communication with data center builder.

Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court

ACLU of Wisconsin lawsuit challenges county sheriffs work with ICE.

Led By Tom Tiffany, False Election Claims Still Pushed in Wisconsin

Tiffany supports FBI probe of 2020 election. Bipartisan Democracy Defense Project criticizes it.

Ex-City Attorney Tearman Spencer Charged With Bail Jumping

Charge comes just two weeks before he was to stand trial for alleged ''shaky' real estate deal.

Milwaukee Introduces Data Center Regulations

Proposal regulates when, where and how data centers could be built, require public input.

Crowley Seeks to Mend Fences With Mental Health Board

His administration asks board to help choose new head of Behavioral Health Services.

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Contesting Federal Redefinition of Nursing Degrees

Are nursing degrees not 'professional'? Suit argues Trump administration exceeds its authority.

UW Board of Regents Leader Defends Rothman Firing

And talks about what the regents are looking for in a new UW system president.

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Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

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

The Lessons of Watertown

How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.

Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl

Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

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The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

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

ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee

How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.

The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

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Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

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

Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?

Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.

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