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Judge Denies DA’s Move To Merge Tearman Spencer Cases

Judge Denies DA’s Move To Merge Tearman Spencer Cases

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

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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.

Lawmakers Seek Hospital Price Transparency

Hospitals say they should focus on insurance companies.

DEI, Veto Amendments Could Be on November Ballot

Hearings highlight sharp divides over race-conscious programs and who should control tax increases.

More Recess? Bill Would Give Every Student Council Candidate Their Wish

Proposal would mandate at least 60 minutes of recess through 6th grade.

Proposal Would Allow Driverless Cars in Wisconsin

Bill would create a safety board and permitting process for autonomous vehicles.

Evers Shifts Judicial Appointee to Fill Dugan’s Seat

Governor taps judicial appointee for different branch to take Dugan's seat.

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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.

Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor

No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.

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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 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?

Planes, Highways and Outer Space Keep Duffy Busy

The busy life of the Wisconsin-born Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.

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