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Advocates plead for crime victim funds after Wisconsin GOP budget committee allocates less than AG’s request

30 June 2025 at 19:52

Advocates are calling on the state Legislature to appropriate more money for crime victim services after funding approved by a budget committee on Friday fell short of the amount requested by Wisconsin's Attorney General Josh Kaul.

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Corrections officers can pursue class action suit over pay, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules

24 June 2025 at 18:59

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says state corrections officers should be granted class action status as they continue to pursue a lawsuit over pay.

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Milwaukee teacher’s aide Yessenia Ruano self-deports to El Salvador

17 June 2025 at 16:32

Milwaukee teacher's aide Yessenia Ruano left for El Salvador on Tuesday morning after deciding to self-deport, her attorney confirmed. Ruano's case drew support from protestors who assembled before her ICE check-ins earlier this year, urging federal officials to let the mother of two remain in the U.S.

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Protesters gather for β€˜No Kings’ events across Wisconsin

14 June 2025 at 18:34

Demonstrators took to the streets in cities and towns across Wisconsin Saturday for a β€œNo Kings” protest designed to rebuke what organizers call a β€œdictator-like” birthday display from President Donald Trump.

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Madison mayor unveils another round of zoning changes designed to increase the city’s housing supply

12 June 2025 at 10:00

Madison leaders are putting forward a new batch of zoning changes designed to increase the supply of housing in one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing cities.

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Federal prosecutors urge court not to dismiss case against Milwaukee County judge accused of helping man avoid ICE

9 June 2025 at 20:53

Federal prosecutors told a U.S. District Court on Monday that it should hear a criminal case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after they say she acted unilaterally to obstruct immigration enforcement.

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Wisconsin elections chair says US DOJ is mistaken over threat to withhold federal funds

6 June 2025 at 10:00

The chair of Wisconsin's Election Commission says the U.S. Department of Justice is mistaken after federal officials accused the state agency of breaking a federal election law.

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The scoop on blue moon: How Wisconsin grew to love the nostalgic ice cream flavor

4 June 2025 at 10:00

Blue moon ice cream is a summertime staple at roadside shops throughout the Upper Midwest. But where did the citrusy flavor come from? And what explains its longstanding appeal?

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Wisconsin Democrats reintroduce gun regulations after Republicans pull them from budget

3 June 2025 at 22:41

The bills mirror measures included by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in his latest budget request β€” before GOP lawmakers removed them. Now, Democratic lawmakers are reintroducing the measures as standalone legislation.

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Milwaukee teacher’s aid says she has been told to self-deport to El Salvador

30 May 2025 at 20:42

Milwaukee teacher's aide Yessenia Ruano says she has been told to self-deport to her native El Salvador by Tuesday. Ruano has an application pending for legal status as someone who was a victim of human trafficking. She has no criminal record and has two children who were born in the U.S.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Dane County judge over β€˜intemperate’ behavior

27 May 2025 at 17:16

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to suspend Dane County Circuit Judge Ellen Berz for seven days after concluding she committed judicial misconduct.

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As lawmakers craft budget, Evers administration pushes for staff to handle professional licenses

26 May 2025 at 10:00

Gov. Tony Evers' administration is warning that Wisconsinites could face much longer wait times for professional licenses unless lawmakers approve part of the governor's budget request.Β 

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Wisconsin higher education leaders speak out after House advances cuts to federal student aid

22 May 2025 at 23:09

Leaders of Wisconsin colleges and universities are speaking out against pending cuts to federal financial aid after they cleared the U.S. House on Thursday.

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State senators hear about Wisconsin proposal to cut funding from sheriffs who don’t help ICE

15 May 2025 at 10:00

A state Senate committee heard more than three hours of impassioned testimony Tuesday on a bill that would cut funding for local sheriff's offices if those sheriffs don't assist federal immigration enforcement.

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