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By Tim Kowols -- One small provision in the recently announced nonpartisan redistricting bill is why you may see many Democrats and voter advocacy groups be sour on the proposal.

Following renewed debate over the fairness and future of Wisconsin’s state legislative maps, Republicans in the State Assembly on Tuesday proposed a more nonpartisan redistricting process modeled on the one

Gun store owners in Wisconsin and across the country are offering to take in firearms from people who want to store their guns during difficult times.

WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT

LEGISLATURE BALANCE OF POWER

In the four short days after securing a majority on the state’s highest court, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s four liberal justices ousted the court’s director, made sweeping changes to court

In the four short days after securing a majority on the state’s highest court, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s four liberal justices ousted the court’s director, made sweeping changes to court

Republican State Sen. Cory Tomcyzk, a co-sponsor, calls it “a pro-life bill.”

A new policy statement from the Madison Education Committee formalizes city leaders’ commitment to making driver’s education universally accessible. It calls on lawmakers to restore state funding for driver’s education.

An original version of the bill drew strong opposition from the state Department of Public Instruction and Evers, who threatened to veto the measure.