Government

Report: Wisconsin families are being priced out of regulated child care

The 2026 Child Care Market Survey found child care costs are rising faster than expected

Marquette Law School Poll: most Americans somewhat skeptical of trusting government

The Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 18% of American adults say they trust the federal government to do what is right all or most of the time

Wisconsin fire, EMS providers looking to paid personnel

Fire departments across the state reported losing over 930 positions since 2020, a decline of 5.5%

President Trump won’t sign bipartisan housing bill unless he can impose voter restrictions

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act would be the most significant housing bill in over three decades

Public able to comment on DNR’s Wisconsin State Park System’s Strategic Plan

The updated plan will report the system’s existing conditions and develop a strategy and direction for the system

Former WEDC director Missy Hughes first Democrat to drop out of governor race

She is now supporting Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez

Sun Prairie launches online data hub

The tool is used for prospective businesses to find a site to open their business in the town's 45-acre business park

Gov. Evers urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget proposals

Evers said President Donald Trump's budget proposals could hurt protections for natural resources, infrastructure improvements and critical disaster response

Minority scholarship program deemed unconstitutional

The program uses taxpayer-funded grants to help Black, American Indian and Hispanic undergraduates attend private Wisconsin colleges

Ships navigate Strait of Hormuz as interim peace deal reached

It marks the first time in 110 days, or since late February, that ships from major shipping companies have been able to move through the strait
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