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Health FILE - President Joe Biden signs into law S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gun safety bill, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, June 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Health Here’s How the Biden Administration Has Tackled The Mental Health Crisis

The Biden administration has invested billions into improving mental health care in the United States.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson May 31, 2023 11:40 am CDT
Business FILE - This Jan. 25, 2012 file photo, shows locks inside of the Master Lock company in Milwaukee. U.S. companies restocked at a steady pace in February, suggesting businesses are more hopeful about sales. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Business Master Lock Will Cease Operations at Iconic Milwaukee Manufacturing Plant

In a significant development, Master Lock, the renowned manufacturer of security products, has announced the closure of its long-standing manufacturing plant located in Milwaukee.

Sam Cohen Sam Cohen May 25, 2023 2:05 pm CDT
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Economy Wisconsin River Bridge To Be Replaced Using Funding From Biden’s Infrastructure Law

The I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River Bridge will soon be replaced with two new bridges for traffic in both directions.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson May 24, 2023 4:19 pm CDT
Abortion FILE - Abortion-rights protesters regroup and protest following Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. Voters in a handful of states will weigh in on abortion in this year’s election in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and left abortion rights to the states. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)
Abortion Post-Roe Abortion Bans Have Led to Devastating Outcomes for Women, Study Finds

Women have suffered through ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, fetal anomalies, and other complications, but have found it difficult to get the care they need due to restrictive abortion bans.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson May 22, 2023 12:48 pm CDT
Politics State Assembly
Politics Republicans Pass Local Aid Bill Shortchanging Milwaukee, Controlling How Other Communities Spend Money

Assembly Republicans go their own way in passing a bill to share state revenue. Senate Republicans are likely to make more changes, with no guarantee Gov. Evers will sign a version that isn’t negotiated jointly.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow May 18, 2023 11:41 am CDT

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Climate Republicans’ Potential Repeal of Clean Energy Law Threatens Jobs, Communities, and Climate

House Republicans’ latest attack on the Inflation Reduction Act comes in the form of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which would repeal or shorten clean energy and manufacturing incentives.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson May 17, 2023 4:55 pm CDT
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Politics ‘Prohibition Isn’t Working’—State Senate Democratic Leader Hits the Road to Promote Legalizing Marijuana

Sen. Melissa Agard is bringing her “Grass Routes” tour to Eau Claire and Wausau.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow May 17, 2023 2:32 pm CDT