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Evers Hosts Roundtable at Southside Grocery Store

Evers Hosts Roundtable at Southside Grocery Store

Gov. Tony Evers visited El Rey supermarket the day after his State of the State Speech.

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Evers Hosts Roundtable at Southside Grocery Store

Gov. Tony Evers visited El Rey supermarket the day after his State of the State Speech.

Judge Rules MPS Must Bring Police Officers Into Schools

District has less than a month to act.

Legislators Agree on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

But not Robin Vos. Just two states haven't extended coverage from 60 days to a year.

How Will Trump Affect Wisconsin’s Climate and Clean Energy Programs?

His executive orders target federal programs that awarded billions to Wisconsin.

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.

Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees

They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.

Wisconsin’s ‘Lame-Duck’ Laws Could Be Reviewed By State Supreme Court

Kaul and Republicans still battling over 2018 laws giving legislators more power.

Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.

Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’

A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?

Three of Wisconsin’s Neighboring States Hike Minimum Wage

Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan all much higher. Will Wisconsin lose workers?

Ads Push Rep. Van Orden to Oppose Pardons for Convicted Jan. 6 Rioters

Sergeant who defended Capitol joins Courage for America in opposing pardons.

Sean Duffy Is Odd Pick to Run Department of Transportation

Former Wisconsin congressman has little management experience or interest in the issue.

Studies Show Police in Schools Don’t Make Them Safer

Chicago Public Schools has dropped the program. MPS may be forced to pay for them.

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Can Kevin Giglinto Save the Marcus Center?

Loss of the Milwaukee Symphony leaves deficit, questions about its future.

How Taxpayers Subsidize Bucks, Brewers Players

As much as 25% of their salaries may come from public subsidies.

Children’s Hospital Abandoning City?

Despite vast wealth it closed pediatric clinic on 29th and Clarke.

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Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts

Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?

Why People Live Longer in Some States

The differences between Wisconsin and states like Mississippi.

Did Act 10 Improve Wisconsin’s Economy?

Scott Walker fell far short of his promises and behind some neighboring states.

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550 Lobbyists Busy in State Capitol

Ultimately some 750 lobbyists costing $40 million may battle for state budget decisions.

Republicans Ignore Evers Plea for Citizens Lawmaking

24 states allow citizen initiatives to create and pass constitutional amendments and laws.

Top 10 News Stories of 2024

Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.

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