Robert D’Andrea

Democrat Ben Wikler and Republican Brian Schimming would not commit to a specific dollar amount, but they agreed spending will be high for contests up and down the ballot.

While public perceptions of the value of going to college have diminished in recent years, experts argue the lifelong earning potential for someone with a bachelor’s degree is worth the return on investment. 

Republicans on the Legislature’s budget committee have blocked a plan from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration for how to spend millions of dollars from a legal settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. 

Wisconsin will plant 100 million trees by the end of 2030, Gov. Tony Evers announced as part of an Earth Day celebration. He also pledged to conserve 125,000 acres of forest in the state.

The reduction in debt could allow the state to borrow money to fund infrastructure projects like roads, bridges and buildings. It also helps the state improve its credit rating so it can borrow at lower interest rates. 

Deployed military and people living abroad can vote in Wisconsin elections via email or online. A lawsuit asks the court to allow voters with disabilities to do the same.

The DNR has suspended burn permits in all 43 counties where they have the authority to do so.

Green Bay businessman Tony Wied entered the race to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher Monday night.

The state Legislature approved $2 million dollars to provide grants to local governments for projects aimed at identifying flood vulnerabilities and improving resilience.

Heavy rain will turn to snowfall in much of the state this evening and into Wednesday.