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Wisconsin will receive an estimated $1 billion more annually in federal funds for BadgerCare Plus because the state budget includes a change that pre-empts a provision in President Donald Trump’s big ...
Following initial progress, staffing vacancies are again rising in Wisconsin prisons. Improving training, safety and workplace culture would help retain officers, some say.
Dr. Nancy Harper is a leading child abuse pediatrician. She testifies in criminal trials across the Midwest. Defense attorneys and judges have called her testimony into question.
The budget doesn’t include full-year postpartum Medicaid, public land acquisition funds or money for more public defenders.
You won. The damn nursing home hasn’t been sold, and it hasn’t been closed,” the county board chair tells residents as a ...
Jess D’Souza had hoped to finally turn a profit this year, aided by a federal program to bolster local food systems. The Trump administration canceled the program, upending her plans.
Jessica Lussenhop covers criminal justice, housing and the child welfare system in Minnesota and the Midwest. Dr. Nancy Harper is a leading child abuse pediatrician. She testifies in criminal trials ...
A Milwaukee philanthropist and community members shed light on why a free bike matters during a local giveaway.
The largest-cut claim was made by Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, who represents part of southeastern Wisconsin. His office cited a $1.7 trillion claim made by the Trump administration.
There aren’t official records on how many people have their crimes expunged, but one estimate puts it at 2,000 per year.
But first, let me introduce myself. I’m Miranda Dunlap, and I’m Wisconsin Watch’s new reporter covering pathways to success in the region. That means I’ll write stories about how local people prepare ...
Hundreds of municipalities use Badger Book, but big cities that adopt the technology would likely have to have their own support staff.