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    June 13, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Wis. Democrats gain legislative seat in special elections; more state news stories
    The two political parties split Tuesday's special elections to fill a pair of Wisconsin legislative seats.
    news/government-and-politicsJune 13, 2018 - 9:10am
    April 26, 2018
    State Sen. Lena Taylor, shown here in a 2017 Joint Finance Committee hearing in Ellsworth, is being prosecuted in Milwaukee for an alleged racial comment that occurred at her bank. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: State senator could go to trial for bank incident; more state news stories
    The Milwaukee City Attorney's Office will prosecute a state senator for an incident in a Wells Fargo bank earlier this month.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 26, 2018 - 10:06am
    April 25, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: State taking apps for $100M in school safety funds; more state news
    The Wisconsin Department of Justice has started accepting safety grant applications from public and private K-12 schools.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 25, 2018 - 9:42am
    April 18, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Will Wednesday's snowy blast represent Old Man Winter's last gasp?; more state news stories
    More wintry weather is expected in western Wisconsin. Snow and possibly a wintry mix is forecast for Wednesday in some locations. The National...
    news/weatherApril 18, 2018 - 9:01am
    March 28, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Petition calls for accused Eau Claire child abuser to face tougher penalty; more state news stories
    EAU CLAIRE — A Wisconsin woman has started an online petition asking an Eau Claire judge to give the mother of two children the most severe...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 28, 2018 - 8:48am
    March 27, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: State Senate to take up bill to change state’s election law; more state news stories
    MADISON — Members of the Wisconsin Senate will reconvene April 4 to consider making changes to the state law on special elections.
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 27, 2018 - 4:15pm
    March 26, 2018
    A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study suggests one in four Wisconsin residents binge drink at least once a month. Forum News Service photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Study says 1 in 4 Wisconsinites binge drink at least one a month; more state news stories
    MADISON — Numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show Wisconsin continues to have a drinking problem. Researchers...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 26, 2018 - 1:59pm
    March 23, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: State’s jobless rate now at record-low 2.9 percent; more state news stories
    MADISON — The State Department of Workforce Development's newly released report shows Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit a record low in February....
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 23, 2018 - 10:12am
    March 22, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Assembly passes juvenile justice bill, more key votes on tap; more state news stories
    MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly passed one major bill and was scheduled to vote on two others Thursday as the regular legislative session...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 22, 2018 - 2:12pm
    March 21, 2018
    Gov. Scott Walker. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Charge follows alleged threat to 'execute' Walker; more state news stories
    LANNON — A 45-year-old part-time firefighter in Menomonee Falls is charged with making an online threat against Gov. Scott Walker.
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 21, 2018 - 9:08am
    March 20, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Sausage slip-up sets off bacon-seeking McDonald’s customer; more state news stories
    GLENDALE — Authorities are looking for a McDonald's customer who's accused of assaulting a 17-year-old worker in the Milwaukee-area restaurant...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 20, 2018 - 11:52am
    March 15, 2018
    Eau Claire Democrat Jeff Smith announced Thursday his candidacy for the 31st Senate District. Submitted photo
    Former Rep. Smith seeking to succeed Vinehout in Senate
    A former western Wisconsin lawmaker is seeking a return to office. Democrat Jeff Smith, a former 93rd District Assembly member from Eau Claire,...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 15, 2018 - 1:37pm
    Gov. Scott Walker announced he’s calling a special legislative session Thursday to address school safety. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Walker calls special session for school safety; more state news stories
    MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker announced he’s calling a special legislative session Thursday to address school safety. The Republican governor...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 15, 2018 - 10:07am
    February 28, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Deputy given Narcan after exposure to substance; more state news stories
    BROOKFIELD — A Waukesha County deputy had to be given Narcan after briefly coming in contact with an unknown substance during a Monday night...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 28, 2018 - 8:51am
    February 27, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Sales tax holiday dead, entire tax-cut bill on life support; more state news stories
    MADISON — A package of tax cut bills which swept through the Wisconsin Assembly isn't doing nearly as well in the state Senate.
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 27, 2018 - 9:18am
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