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Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on ‘MAHA’-inspired meals, English as the state language
The state Assembly passed bills Thursday that would ban schools from offering foods with certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals and make English the official state language.
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No tax on tips or overtime bill advances in Assembly with bipartisan support
As written, the bill would allow tipped workers to subtract those earned tips from what they file in their state income taxes.
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Wisconsin’s projected budget surplus jumps to $2.5B
While the numbers are still just projections, they’re based in part on trends in actual tax collection and represent a significant uptick in revenue.
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More drilling for copper and gold in northern Wisconsin may begin next month
More drilling for copper, gold and other metals in northern Wisconsin could begin next month under a mining company’s plans.
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Direct primary care in Wisconsin sees increased demand as health insurance prices skyrocket
At direct primary care clinics, patients pay a membership fee that covers basic appointments and screenings, bypassing insurance. Many patients pair it with a high-deductible plan, but some are now forgoing insurance altogether.
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Wisconsin Senate president says health care affordability is top priority in 2026
That goal seems to be aligned with Gov. Tony Evers, but it’s unlikely the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature will agree on how to achieve it.
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Federal lawsuit says Milwaukee restaurant illegally let managers collect worker tips
The federal government is suing a Milwaukee seafood restaurant and its owners, alleging they illegally allowed managers to collect tips from other workers.
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Joel Brennan on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race
Joel Brennan on Issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 Governor’s Race Joel Brennan on issues from data centers to education and tax policy to housing. Transcript Zac Schultz: As governor, there’s a […]
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A bone-jarring rail crossing in Superior — and who to call to fix it
A railroad crossing in Superior is notorious for putting shock absorbers to the test. Drivers posting on social media say they’ve complained to various entities to no avail, and aren’t sure who exactly is responsible.
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After federal cuts, Wisconsin will fund effort to get local food into food banks
The Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program will receive $10 million over the state’s 2025-2027 biennial budget.










