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Jun 7, 2024

Wisconsin withholds nearly $17 million to Milwaukee schools due to unfiled report

Federal officials cited “deficiencies."

Jun 7, 2024

Charges against warden and guards at Wisconsin’s Shawshank-like prison renew calls to close it

The state Corrections Department is investigating the prison’s operations.

Jun 6, 2024

Appeals court sides with utilities on need for gas peaking facilities

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin’s decision authorizing Wisconsin Electric Power Co. and Wisconsin Gas LLC to build and operate two natural gas peaking facilities can move forward following a decision by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. The Sierra Club initially sued the PSC in Dane County Circuit Court to block the approval. When […]

Jun 6, 2024

Wisconsin warden and 8 staff members charged following probes into inmate deaths

Republican legislators renewed their calls Wednesday for Evers to close the prison in Waupun.

Jun 6, 2024

Judge throws out Democrat favored Illinois voting law

Several Republican candidates filed the lawsuit.

Jun 6, 2024

Man sentenced for 20 ‘swatting’ calls of false threats in US, Canada

Law enforcement entered some of the homes with guns drawn and detained people, authorities said.

Jun 6, 2024

Evers Administration requests Dodge County Sheriff’s Office keep investigation open

Evers orders DOC to continue their ongoing, internal investigation.

Jun 5, 2024

Police change mass arrests policy ahead of National Convention

Law enforcement agencies have been planning for more than a year for the convention.

Jun 5, 2024

Conservative University of Wisconsin regent resigns after initially refusing to step down

He said his actions were motivated out of a concern with the university's relationship with the Legislature.

Jun 5, 2024

With GOP maps out, Democrats hope for more legislative power in battleground Wisconsin

Republicans will likely retain their majority in the Senate in November's elections.

Jun 5, 2024

Milwaukee schools superintendent resigns amid potential loss of millions in funding

Milwaukee is the state’s largest school district, with about 68,000 students.

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Jun 4, 2024

Amid election-year push on reproductive rights, Senate to hold test vote on access to contraception

The effort comes as Democrats worry that reproductive rights will be further threatened after the Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to an abortion two years ago.

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