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Amid National Debate, Wisconsin Republicans Warn Democrats Against Abortion Law Changes

February 6, 2019 - 3:50pm

Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday called on Democrats to abandon a previous proposal that would have barred some state restrictions on abortion.

As Budget Debate Looms, Fitzgerald, Vos Support Tolling

February 6, 2019 - 1:55pm

The Legislature's top Republicans both said Wednesday that they would be open to adding toll roads in Wisconsin but that it would be up to Gov. Tony Evers to set the direction for transportation funding in his budget.

Trial Date Set For Jake Patterson In Jayme Closs Case

February 6, 2019 - 11:35am

The man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents has been ordered to stand trial after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing.

Milwaukee Police Officer Shot And Killed; Suspect In Custody

February 6, 2019 - 10:45am

A Milwaukee police officer was shot and killed Wednesday morning on the city's south side while executing a warrant, according to officials.

With Lincoln Hills Closure Delayed, Evers Planning To Add Staff At Troubled Prison

February 6, 2019 - 6:00am

Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal will include bonding to replace the state's troubled juvenile prisons Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, but the facilities won’t close their doors by 2021 as originally expected.

Task Force Takes On Flooding In Dane County

February 6, 2019 - 5:40am

The historic rain and subsequent flooding of late summer in Wisconsin prompted the Dane County Board of Supervisors to reconsider levels in the Yahara chain of lakes.

Study: Door County Lacks Affordable Year-Round Rental Housing

February 5, 2019 - 2:45pm

A new study shows Door County lacks affordable housing for year-round residents.

Kaul Signals He Won't Defend Lame-Duck Laws In New Challenge

February 5, 2019 - 2:15pm

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul may not defend GOP-backed laws in a new case that challenges December’s lame-duck session.

Evers: DNR Will Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits

February 5, 2019 - 11:40am

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday he had directed the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to review the air and water permits granted to Foxconn.

Evers Says He Can't Support GOP Tax Cut

February 5, 2019 - 10:40am

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday he can't support a Republican-authored tax cut moving through the Legislature, telling reporters the state would not have enough funding to pay for the plan in the future.

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Amid National Debate, Wisconsin Republicans Warn Democrats Against Abortion Law Changes

As Budget Debate Looms, Fitzgerald, Vos Support Tolling

Trial Date Set For Jake Patterson In Jayme Closs Case

Milwaukee Police Officer Shot And Killed; Suspect In Custody

With Lincoln Hills Closure Delayed, Evers Planning To Add Staff At Troubled Prison

Task Force Takes On Flooding In Dane County

Study: Door County Lacks Affordable Year-Round Rental Housing

Kaul Signals He Won't Defend Lame-Duck Laws In New Challenge

Evers: DNR Will Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits

Evers Says He Can't Support GOP Tax Cut

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