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Wisconsin Gov. Evers finds $170M in federal funds to continue COVID-era childcare subsidies

October 16, 2023

Wisconsin Gov. Evers finds $170M in federal funds to continue COVID-era childcare subsidies

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will reportedly use recently-discovered federal funds to keep a pandemic-era childcare subsidy program running.

Feds, local officials pledge $450M to dredge out Milwaukee waterways

October 13, 2023

Feds, local officials pledge $450M to dredge out Milwaukee waterways

Officials at the federal, state and local levels have agreed to invest $450 million into a dredging project aimed at clearing contaminated sediment from Milwaukee's waterways.

Wisconsin state rep calls parents selfish for opposing trans athletes in girls sports

October 13, 2023

Wisconsin state rep calls parents selfish for opposing trans athletes in girls sports

Wisconsin Democratic State Rep. Dave Considine blasted parents’ concerns over their daughters playing with biological males on a sports team as “selfishness."

Top Wisconsin Republican stands by Protasiewicz impeachment threats

October 12, 2023

Top Wisconsin Republican stands by Protasiewicz impeachment threats

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Thursday said impeachment proceedings against liberal state Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz are "absolutely not" out of the question.

University of Wisconsin system to change name by next year

October 10, 2023

University of Wisconsin system to change name by next year

The University of Wisconsin System is slated to change its name to "The Universities of Wisconsin" by early 2024, according to system President Jay Rothman.

Milwaukee suburb begins sourcing majority of water supply from Lake Michigan

October 10, 2023

Milwaukee suburb begins sourcing majority of water supply from Lake Michigan

Waukesha, Wisconsin, has finally begun sourcing millions of gallons of water from Lake Michigan after years of unsuccessful appeals to regulators.

Wisconsin Supreme Court reduces how long eviction records can remain on state website from 20 to 2 years

October 10, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court reduces how long eviction records can remain on state website from 20 to 2 years

The highest court in Wisconsin had decided to shorten record-keeping on the state website regarding evictions. Record-keeping will be reduced from two decades to two years.

Democrat senator to keynote LGBT luncheon honoring advocates of gender transitioning for children

October 6, 2023

Democrat senator to keynote LGBT luncheon honoring advocates of gender transitioning for children

Sen. Tammy Baldwin will keynote a Human Rights Campaign luncheon Saturday, where other speakers include transgender advocates who have lobbied for puberty blockers for children.

Wisconsin GOP eyes complete ban on public nudity after minor photographed at naked bike ride

October 5, 2023

Wisconsin GOP eyes complete ban on public nudity after minor photographed at naked bike ride

Wisconsin Republicans are looking to enact a complete ban on public nudity after a minor was photographed participating in a naked bike ride in Madison.

Wisconsin lawmakers hear $614M Milwaukee Brewers stadium overhaul proposal

October 5, 2023

Wisconsin lawmakers hear $614M Milwaukee Brewers stadium overhaul proposal

Wisconsin lawmakers on Thursday heard a proposal for over $614 million in funding being directed toward stadium improvements at American Family Field in Milwaukee.