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The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Friday appealed a Waukesha County judge’s order requiring election officials to verify the citizenship of all registered voters and people seeking to register.

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Republicans want lower property taxes and less regulation. Democrats emphasize funding affordable housing development programs and renter rights. Both want to incentivize developers to build ...

The bill that would exempt early inductions, cesarean sections and miscarriage removals from falling under “abortion” care. Medical professionals view it as a political move to legislate ...

About 5% of Americans identify as atheists, though one poll shows about 1 in 5 don’t believe in God. Atheists believe God doesn’t exist. According to recent polls (2023 and 2024): Pew Research Center: ...

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A $20 million boost from the Legislature is expanding oral health training programs, aiming to ease a dental worker shortage.

In 2023, a judge cut Derek Williams’ prison sentence in half, making him eligible for parole. Williams now faces an uncertain parole process.

Many held signs making fun of the president; some wore costumes — a frog suit, an inflatable Cookie Monster — joining a trend that began during protests of immigration raids in Portland, Oregon. There ...

As whitefish disappear from the lower Great Lakes, scientists are hatching emergency rescue plans. One idea: Taking fish out ...

Though the number of children in out-of-home care is decreasing, the foster care system in Milwaukee, and in Wisconsin in general, is under growing strain.