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Wisconsin Democrats hold a press conference ahead of Gov. Evers' special session on June 22 to repeal the state's 1849 felony abortion ban | Photo by Luther Wu

Wisconsin leaders react to Supreme Court decision eliminating abortion rights

By Ruth Conniff - June 24, 2022

US Supreme Court building

UPDATED U.S. Supreme Court overturns right to abortion in landmark decision

By Jennifer Shutt - June 24, 2022

effrey Rosen (L), former Acting Attorney General, listens as Richard Donoghue, former Acting Deputy Attorney General, testifies before the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Canno

‘Just say the election was corrupt’: Trump pressure on Justice Department detailed

By Jacob Fischler - June 24, 2022

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Voters ‘have the final word’ in protecting abortion rights, Biden says

BY Jacob Fischler - June 24, 2022

Congress sends Biden historic gun safety legislation, with GOP support 

BY Ariana Figueroa - June 24, 2022

Access to abortion for members of the military expanded in Pentagon spending bill

BY Jennifer Shutt - June 24, 2022

Supreme Court rules in Milwaukee case involving ShotSpotter

BY Isiah Holmes - June 24, 2022

BRIEF

Workforce grants to boost manufacturing, education, building trades and health care

BY Erik Gunn - June 23, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights in striking down New York concealed carry law 

BY Ariana Figueroa - June 23, 2022

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Michael Gableman, Ron Johnson and ‘The Gang that Couldn’t Shoot Straight’

BY Ruth Conniff - June 24, 2022

Needed: Some courageous Wisconsin Republicans 

BY Ruth Conniff - June 20, 2022

GOP still riling up its base with the Big Lie

BY Matt Rothschild - June 17, 2022

Decision in WMC toxic spills lawsuit is a win for public health

BY Rob Lee - June 15, 2022

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Briefs

Proposed Milwaukee County housing and eviction subcommittee rejected

BY Isiah Holmes - June 23, 2022

State unveils $19.5M in grants to bolster workforce in manufacturing, forestry

BY Erik Gunn - June 22, 2022

Open letter calls for action to protect Asian students after attack near UW-Madison

BY Henry Redman - June 22, 2022

Small business group owners will quiz U.S. Senate hopefuls in series of forums

BY Erik Gunn - June 21, 2022

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Sen. Minority Leader Janet Bewley at the podium in the Assembly chamber surrounded by (left to right) Rep. Francesca Hong, Dr. Eliza Bennett and Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer. Democrats called a press conference on the day Gov. Tony Evers' called a special session to take up repealing Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban. Republicans gaveled in and out of the session without taking action | Photo by Luther Wu

Republicans leave Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban in place

By Ruth Conniff - June 23, 2022

Kenosha County board has citizen arrested during public comment about local gun laws

By Henry Redman - June 22, 2022

Japanese Internment Memorial

Wisconsin school district rejects book about Japanese internment

By Bill Lueders - June 22, 2022

Elections Administrator says ‘information’ can combat conspiracies ahead of midterms

By Henry Redman - June 22, 2022

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Wisconsin begins ramping up COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest age group

By Erik Gunn - June 22, 2022

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