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The U.S. Department of Education will stop funding a local program helping local teachers delve into Milwaukee’s lesser-known history. Program staff are appealing the decision.
Wisconsin will receive an estimated $1 billion more annually in federal funds for BadgerCare Plus because the state budget includes a change that pre-empts a provision in President Donald Trump’s big ...
Following initial progress, staffing vacancies are again rising in Wisconsin prisons. Improving training, safety and workplace culture would help retain officers, some say.
Dr. Nancy Harper is a leading child abuse pediatrician. She testifies in criminal trials across the Midwest. Defense attorneys and judges have called her testimony into question.
But first, let me introduce myself. I’m Miranda Dunlap, and I’m Wisconsin Watch’s new reporter covering pathways to success in the region. That means I’ll write stories about how local people prepare ...
You won. The damn nursing home hasn’t been sold, and it hasn’t been closed,” the county board chair tells residents as a ...
The Wisconsin Elections Commission said Maribeth Witzel-Behl and other top staff ignored their duties after 193 ballots went missing.
The budget doesn’t include full-year postpartum Medicaid, public land acquisition funds or money for more public defenders.
The Marquette poll found strong support for special education funding and postpartum Medicaid coverage and growing support for keeping property taxes in check.
There aren’t official records on how many people have their crimes expunged, but one estimate puts it at 2,000 per year.
A Milwaukee philanthropist and community members shed light on why a free bike matters during a local giveaway.
Jess D’Souza had hoped to finally turn a profit this year, aided by a federal program to bolster local food systems. The Trump administration canceled the program, upending her plans.