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Wisconsin lawmakers propose bills to fill disaster aid gaps after historic floods

The river flowing through Wauwatosa's Hart Park overflowing with flood water. (Photo by Isiah Holmes/Wisconsin Examiner)Wisconsin state lawmakers…

Kelly Ruh resigns as treasurer for Republican Party of Wisconsin, cites “dysfunctional leadership”

Following the April state Supreme Court loss, Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming launched an effort to…

Cuts to two Wisconsin veterans programs officially take effect this month

Democratic Senators called attention to cuts to two veterans programs taking effect in October due to funding being…

Democratic lawmakers propose prohibiting concealed carry on college campuses in Wisconsin

“I fear for my life on campus now, going to class each day with the knowledge that, at…

With ‘no tax on tips’ out of the budget, Wisconsin lawmakers turn to bill mirroring federal law

Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on a bill to make tips for restaurant servers and other workers exempt…

Wisconsin beer vendor to enter Democratic primary for governor

Ryan Strnad would be the second Democratic candidate to officially enter the Democratic gubernatorial primary, which will likely…

Wisconsin’s surplus is waning. Next budget will mean ‘coming back to Earth.’

Gov. Tony Evers delivers his 2025 state budget address in February. The bipartisan budget Evers signed in July…