Wisconsin saw a surge of new small businesses coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have struggled to grow into larger companies.

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The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council and Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing of Wisconsin are raising concerns about a policy that restricts when phone calls from prisoners can be recorded.

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Iron County officials held a ceremony Thursday that capped off a yearslong conservation effort to purchase roughly 1,100 acres surrounding the Gile Flowage in northern Wisconsin.

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Several Wisconsin companies signed deals to provide critical components for new data centers. An analyst told WPR these deals mean Wisconsin businesses are seeing new opportunities with the boom in AI data center development.

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Republican Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” the U.S. war with Iran is consequential enough to justify the cost, whereas Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin said the economic impacts are already too much for consumers.

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Madison’s Meghan Johnson became a death worker after both her parents died in the span of 18 months. Now she plans to open a store to provide resources and support for people dealing with death and grief.

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During a press conference in Washington D.C. on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan joined their colleagues to introduce the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act. 

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Wisconsinites looking to renew their vehicle registration now have the option to buy a state parks admissions pass at the same time.

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Residents of Dodge County are cleaning up after a storm caused damage across the county Wednesday. 

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A battle over funding for the state's fish and wildlife account and a lack spending authority forced the closure of Brule and Osceola fish hatcheries and deep cuts to fish stocking statewide.

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Five new statutes dot the streets, paths and tribal lands of the Northwoods, thanks to a sculpture-sharing agreement with communities across Wisconsin.

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Twin Ports residents planning on flying Old Glory for Flag Day on Sunday may find a patriotic display on the Bong Bridge taking the tribute to a new level — high above St. Louis Bay.

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A new lawsuit from the conservative Institute for Reforming Government alleges the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction violated open meetings law in 2024. 

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New data from the Department of Tourism shows a record $27 billion year for Wisconsin tourism in 2025 — $1.2 billion more than 2024, which previously held the record.

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Significant changes to federal student loans will take effect July 1 and affect at least 1 in 5 Wisconsin borrowers.

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A Republican running for Wisconsin's deep red 7th Congressional District has lost her attempt to keep two GOP challengers, including one endorsed by President Donald Trump, off the primary ballot in August.

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Three Wisconsin dairy farmers, with the help of a conservative law firm, are challenging the federal dairy checkoff program responsible for promotional efforts like the "Got Milk?" campaign.

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Attorneys for Jim Troupis, who served as President Donald Trump's 2020 Wisconsin campaign lawyer, are arguing that Troupis cannot receive a fair trial in Madison. They're asking for his criminal trial to be moved out of Dane County.

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Writer Nancy Jorgensen reflects on a summer family trip, and the search for one of the state's most iconic wild birds.

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The nonprofit group Friends of the Apostle Islands raised about $350,000 or just more than half of the funds needed to build a 500-foot ramp to improve access to Meyers Beach. Construction is set to begin later this month.

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