Frustrated by unresolved complaints, Milwaukee public housing residents held a news conference in front of the home of the city housing authority chairwoman.
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‘It shouldn’t be the wild west’: Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
A Wisconsin Watch investigation seeking Brady files from all 72 counties found more than 360 examples in 31 counties of current and former Wisconsin law enforcement officers who prosecutors have flagged for dishonesty or breaking the law in ways that could undermine their credibility in court.
Brady lists: Here’s what to know about Wisconsin’s inconsistent system for tracking police caught lying
Public access to information about police officers caught lying is inconsistent across Wisconsin’s 72 counties. That’s the key takeaway after Wisconsin Watch filed records requests with every district attorney’s office and the state Department of Justice.
Wisconsin Republicans launch audit of state government diversity efforts
The Legislature’s audit committee voted to launch a comprehensive review of diversity and inclusion efforts across state government after the Assembly’s top Republican vowed to eliminate equity initiatives.
Spring bird migration is underway along the Mississippi River flyway: Here’s what to know
Here’s everything you need to know about the important Mississippi River flyway — and when and where to see birds amid their long journey.
Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before presidential vote
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced he would be replacing Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall with her deputy, Paulina Gutierrez.
Why doesn’t the cost of car registration in Wisconsin depend on miles driven?
Wisconsin funds its state transportation system mostly through a gas tax and various vehicle registration fees. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a proposal to study a mileage-based fee system in 2019.
Mount Horeb shooting: ‘People in every community need to be mindful of the warning signs’
What is clear about school shootings in the U.S. is that, despite feelings of, “I never thought it could happen here,” the worst incidents frequently occur in smaller towns.
US blocks alleged Milwaukee Tool supplier, citing forced Chinese prison labor
The federal government will detain imports of work gloves manufactured by Shanghai Select Safety Products Company, which was accused of relying on forced prison labor to manufacture Milwaukee Tool-branded gloves.
In Wisconsin campaign stop, Donald Trump calls hush money trial judge ‘crooked’
Donald Trump returned briefly to the campaign trail and called the judge presiding over his hush money trial “crooked” a day after he was held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order.
Milwaukee food advocates worry WIC funding faces long-term uncertainty
Earlier this year, WIC faced a budget shortfall of $1 billion. But Congress approved a last-minute funding agreement for government programs such as WIC for fiscal year 2024, ensuring food assistance for thousands of Wisconsin families.
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