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Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Contesting Federal Redefinition of Nursing Degrees

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Contesting Federal Redefinition of Nursing Degrees

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

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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.

A Mother’s Fight for Justice After Her Son Killed by Police Officer

Years of litigation, hung juries ends in private settlement in death of Alvin Cole by Tosa cop.

Wisconsin Republicans Seek Younger Voters

Urgent appeals by old guard at state convention. Polls show age 18-29 voters favor Democrats.

Judge Rules 23 Madison Absentee Ballots Must Be Counted

Overturns ruling by Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Declining Cigarette Use Lowers Wisconsin Tax Revenue

Report notes big shift to vaping, which has much lower tax than cigarettes.

The Lessons of Watertown

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

Evers Says School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ at Failure of Funding Deal

Governor said he was assured of Republican support, which Tiffany helped peel away.

Supervisors Call for State Audit of MMSD

Nine supervisors push for audit of sewerage district, citing charges by whistleblowers.

Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

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

Wisconsin Hospitals Will Get Delayed Federal COVID-19 Funds

FEMA awards $41 million to state's hospitals for pandemic-related supply, staffing costs.

This Photo Hurt Mandela Barnes in 2022, But Public Opinion Has Shifted

His views on ICE hurt Barnes against Ron Johnson, but may help in governor's race.

Tiffany Warns That Wisconsin Could Turn Into Minnesota

Speeches at state Republican convention paint Democrats as 'radicals' and 'socialists.'

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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?

Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.

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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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Press Releases

Thanks to Wisconsin Republicans, Summer Barbecues Have Never Been More Expensive

Beef is 12.1% more expensive, fruit and vegetables 7.5% more expensive and predicted to increase 4.8%, and the cost for soda and lemonade have increased by 5.6%.

Clerk of Circuit Court Anna Maria Hodges Seeks Reelection

 

Baldwin Brings Home More Than $12.5 Million for Airports Across Wisconsin

Funding from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will modernize and improve airports, increase efficiency and safety

GOP Candidate for Governor Tiffany Backs FBI Probe Into 2020 Vote, Won’t Say Whether Biden Won

 

Wisconsin DOJ Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs

Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages

Baldwin Pushes Army Secretary on New Report That Soldiers in Kuwait Were Denied Medical Supplies Before Deadly Iranian Attack

Surviving soldiers say one of the soldiers killed could have been saved if they had the medical supplies

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Celebrates Reopening of Bender Park Boat Launch Following Critical Restoration Work

 

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Gov. Evers Announces Wild Rice Stewardship Council Members

Created by Gov. Evers in 2025, council aims to boost statewide efforts preserving practice of wild rice stewardship

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