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Milwaukee Education Leaders Frustrated With DPI Over Reading Program Funds

Milwaukee Education Leaders Frustrated With DPI Over Reading Program Funds

‘We got rolled, gaslighted,’ Howard Fuller says of Department of Public Instruction.

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Milwaukee Education Leaders Frustrated With DPI Over Reading Program Funds

'We got rolled, gaslighted,' Howard Fuller says of Department of Public Instruction.

Embattled Landlord David Tomblin Makes Surprise City Hall Appearance

Tomblin, the head of Highgrove Holdings, is being sued by the city.

Childcare Providers Are About to Lose a Safety Net

At stake is a system that cares for 430,000 children in Wisconsin.

New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders

Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.

Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor

Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.

Marty Brooks Fired For Cause By Convention Center Board

'Serious misappropriation of funds' says board member.

Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County

Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.

A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy

Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts

Trump Attacks ‘Dumocrats’ in Speech in Chippewa Falls, WI

'You take out the B, a lot of people don’t know, dumb has a b.'

UW Regents Elect New President and Hike Tuition

Kyle Weatherly is new board president. Tuition hike the fourth in four years.

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.

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A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy

Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts

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.

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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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New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders

Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.

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.

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