Programs that manage stubborn problems like mental health and homelessness, with or without police, are spreading across ...

The IRS program, called Direct File, allows eligible folks to file their federal taxes directly with the IRS. Another program ...

The total number of law enforcement officers in the state has steadily decreased since the Wisconsin Department of Justice ...

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From record low, total number of police officers in Wisconsin ticks up 4%January 22, 2025The Badger Project ...

With guardrails removed by court decisions and Republican inaction, wealthy donors like the founder of LinkedIn, George Soros and the richest woman in Wisconsin are dumping cash through loopholes in ...

The left-leaning candidate has received a huge financial boost from the state party as Wisconsin Democrats continue their fundraising edge.

Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel raised more than $2 million through the end of 2024, according to mandatory campaign finance filings with the ...

A political novice won the 8th Congressional District that includes Green Bay, Appleton and Door County by nearly 15 points in a race many thought might be more competitive.