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Aug 14, 2019

GOP bill would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers find themselves in an unusual position, advocating for a bill they've introduced that broadens access to birth control.

Aug 14, 2019

GOP, Evers take different approaches after shootings

Wisconsin Republicans who continue to largely dismiss Gov. Tony Evers' call to pass gun-safety legislation introduced a series of bills on Tuesday designed to bolster mental-health services in the state, a step they said was not in response to recent mass shootings.

Aug 14, 2019

Man arrested on 12th drunken driving offense

Police say a man found passed out behind the wheel at an Eau Claire gas station is facing his 12th drunken driving charge.

Aug 13, 2019

Vos says Republicans want veto-proof majority in Assembly

Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he wants to increase the GOP majority in the state Assembly to a veto-proof number following the 2020 election.

Aug 13, 2019

Republicans resurrect UW free-speech bill

Republican legislators are re-introducing a bill that would punish students with suspensions and expulsions for interfering with campus speeches and presentations

Aug 13, 2019

Wisconsin elections officials scale back security proposal

Wisconsin elections officials scaled back a plan on Tuesday to buy scores of new loaner computers for local clerks who are using outdated systems that are vulnerable to cyberattacks, saying the proposal is too expensive.

Aug 13, 2019

Kaul joins multistate lawsuit challenging coal rules

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants.

Aug 13, 2019

Winton named Washburn County Circuit Court judge

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Angeline Winton to be a Washburn County Circuit Court judge.

Aug 13, 2019

Wisconsin Republicans push mental-health bills

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers are circulating a package of bills designed to improve access to mental health services in the state.

Aug 13, 2019

West Allis mother accused of leaving children in hot car

A suburban Milwaukee mother is charged with child neglect after her two young children were found alone in a hot car outside a Target store.

Aug 13, 2019

Worker’s comp division rolls out e-warrant filing system

Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development Division of Worker's Compensation has rolled out a new electronic warrant filing system that, according to the DWD, streamlines the process to file warrants and will save tens of thousands of dollars annually.

Aug 13, 2019

Elections officials to consider security upgrades, outreach

The Wisconsin Elections Commission will consider spending up to $810,000 to improve local clerks' computer security and start an outreach program to dispel myths about election security.

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