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There is new evidence that some students hurt themselves economically by going to college — a fact Republicans are using to limit student loans.
Gov. Evers has signed a crucial housing bill pushed by Republicans who say it will increase supply and bring down cost while still allowing municipalities to control whether they want to grow.
Momentum is growing to end vehicle emissions testing programs in several states, including Wisconsin.
Tom Howatt, who rose up as the son of a Scottish immigrant to become President…
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The University of Wisconsin System this month opened the door for its campuses to begin offering faster, cheaper three-year degrees.
The most recent Marquette Law School poll shows public opinion turning against data centers.
All 13 four-year University of Wisconsin System schools impose an ethnic studies requirement in order to graduate.
A bill that will ultimately help increase housing supply, make homes more affordable and still allow local municipalities to control where and how fast they grow passed through the Wisconsin Senate this week and was expected to pass in the Assembly Thursday as well.
You might be paying higher school property taxes this year because of a referendum to exceed a school district’s revenue cap — one that you did not get a vote on in a district your kids do not attend.
Until last week, it appeared that legislators from both political parties were on a path to restoring WisconsinEye, an independent channel that has broadcast state government meetings and events since 2007.
Very few people know it, but Wisconsin’s Medicaid program is in the housing business.
Not construction or real estate, but assistance in finding a home for any Medicaid recipient with a qualifying health or mental health issue and a qualifying risk of homelessness.
Republican lawmakers managed to pass a conservative-coded policy in a purple state with a Democratic governor. It’s all well and good to point to Florida or Texas and wish that every state could do likewise. Unfortunately, not every state capitol boasts a conservative governor ready to pick controversial fights backed up by a large Republican majority. Wisconsin demonstrates that even purple states can win meaningful, albeit limited, conservative victories.

