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Gov. Tony Evers signs sweeping phonics-based reading bill into law

The sweeping legislative overhaul will change how Wisconsin's youngest elementary school students learn to read.

 

Green Bay Packers report record revenue of $610 million ahead of shareholders meeting on Monday

Packers' profit was down 9% last year because of higher player expenses and other costs.

 

First time playing the Powerball? Here's exactly how to ask the cashier for a ticket.

A giant jackpot seems to get new players flocking to retailers to buy tickets – and they may not know what to say. We're here to help.

 

'It was perfect': Woman in awe after finding giant starfish at Texas beach

Christina Biery was walking in Port Aransas, Texas when she came upon a group of sea stars. One was bigger than the rest.

 

Carlee Russell press conference: Watch live as police give update on missing Alabama woman

The Hoover Police Department is set to give an update on Carlee Russell, an Alabama woman who returned home Saturday after she was reported missing.

 

'Bigoted': Rep. Mark Pocan rebukes House Republicans for effort to cut support for LGBTQ groups

Pocan's pointed remarks came as Appropriation's Committee Republicans moved to strike from the Transportation Department's annual funding bill three earmarks that would provide services to several LGBTQ centers in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

 

Wisconsin GOP lawmakers' bill would eliminate nearly all state income taxes for retirees

The proposal creates income tax exemptions for Wisconsin taxpayers 67 or older.

 

Appleton Conservancy will add 33 acres of woodlands, wetlands to city's park system

The announcement provides Appleton's southeast side with a park where there currently is none.

 

Another company avoids risky Florida home insurance policies: Here's what caused the crisis

AAA is not renewing some homeowners insurance policies in Florida. It joins a number of companies that have pulled out or curtailed work in the state.

 

Breaking the cycle: Here's why pathways to higher education are vital for first-generation students

UW-Green Bay said that in 2021, 34.2% (2,356) undergraduate students and 11.2% (51) graduate students were recognized as first-generation students.

 

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