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Tony Evers said our next budget will focus on 'doing what’s best for our kids'
During Gov. Tony Evers' statewide "Doing the Right Thing" listening session tour on Dec. 20, supporters of education explained the need for increased state investment in education.
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Larson: 'When people can't afford health insurance, we all pay for it'
Most Wisconsin residents support expanding the state's BadgerCare program.
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Wisconsin governor: 'Our small businesses are the heart of our Main Streets'
Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) is hoping the holiday season proves to be a shining moment for the state’s small businesses.
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Baldwin: 'I’m working across party lines to ensure their marriages are protected'
The senate is to vote on The Respect for Marriage Act, which would revoke the Defense of Marriage Act, on Tuesday.
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Macco on new 2-venue concert complex: 'Milwaukee should make fiscally responsible decisions'
Wisconsin state Rep. John Macco (R-Ledgeview) opposes the building of a new two-venue concert complex.
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Evers: 'It's about darn time we listen to the people' to legalize marijuana
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is clear on his stance in the ongoing debate about legalizing the sale of marijuana in the state.
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Tony Evers: 'Investing in clean energy isn't just the right thing to do—it's also the smart thing to do'
Wisconsin introduced the state's first-ever Clean Energy Plan.
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Wisconsin collects $1.6 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2022
Wisconsin collected $1.6 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2022.
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Wisconsin collects $1.5 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2021
Wisconsin collected $1.5 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2021.
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State Rep. Jim Steineke: 'I’m proud to have served with them'
Wisconsin State Rep. Jim Steineke has announced he will not be seeking reelection and plans to step down early from his seat in District 5.
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'They're wearing in some cases tracksuits and Adidas, with just a piece of blue tape and an AK': Manitowoc resident recounts his experiences driving as a 'War Uber'
A Manitowoc veteran that volunteered to go overseas to help defend Ukraine from the current Russian invasion is sharing his experiences.
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Building for Kids Children's Museum staffer: 'We love being able to reach so many different families in our community'
The Building For Kids Children’s Museum in Appleton is going the extra mile to make the experience of young children getting their COVID-19 vaccinations easier on them and less stressful for their families.
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Schommer: 'I started to realize that if I want to ski, I really need to be able to eat enough'
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics biathlete Paul Schommer remembers tackling his eating disorder with the same vigor he has in rising to the top of his sport.
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Gas prices expected to increase due to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Gas prices have been rising all across the nation as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, and experts predict this could be just the beginning.
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'Wisconsin does not have enough people to fill the jobs': Businesses struggle to fill job vacancies
Nearly 90% of employers in Wisconsin have reported difficulty filling open positions amid rising costs of labor and hiring shortages, according to a recent survey.
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'Folks should be excited': Sturgeon Spearing 2022 begins on Lake Winnebago
Sturgeon Spearing 2022 is underway in Wisconsin with 12,693 license holders expected to brace the cold to fish.
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'I’m proud to grant these 25 pardons today': Evers surpasses 400 pardons milestone
After granting 25 more pardons last week, Gov. Tony Evers has surpassed the 400 mark in pardons granted during his first three years.
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Non-urgent elective surgeries at ThedaCare locations to resume due to ‘tireless work’
A not-for-profit health system that includes a level II trauma center is resuming non-urgent elective surgeries that were deferred on Jan. 17 because of an increase in COVID-19 patients.
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Wisconsin's COVID-19 numbers drop off
As the seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases across the nation declines, Wisconsin is seeing its statewide numbers fall, too.
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'At least some sanity has been returned': Johnson supports SCOTUS blocking OSHA vaccine mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s attempt to enforce a vaccine mandate, a decision Sen. Ron Johnson supports.