Guns and protests: What are Wisconsin’s laws on open and concealed carry?
The White House’s effort to blame Alex Pretti for the Border Patrol shooting that killed him in Minnesota has renewed a national conversation about Second Amendment rights. Here are the parameters for open and concealed carry in Wisconsin.
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Economic Development
At least four Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers
Massive data center proposals are often developed in secret. Wisconsin has now joined several states with legislative proposals to make the process more transparent.
Education
The Department of Education has resumed garnishments for defaulted student loans. Here is what you need to know.
For the first time since 2020, the federal government has begun notifying defaulted borrowers their wages and tax returns could be garnished.
Health & WEllness
Milwaukee homeless providers increase capacity as temperatures hit subzero levels
Milwaukee’s homeless providers and others are working together to ensure safety during extreme cold.
Housing
Program helps Milwaukeeans obtain homeownership with interest-free loans
The Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association created a debt reduction loan fund specifically to serve Milwaukeeans trying to obtain homeownership.
Public Safety
Video: ‘Community verifiers’ work to inform residents about ICE as advocates urge caution
As immigration enforcement concerns grow, some community members want to better document the activities of ICE.
Arts and Recreation
A ‘big blow for the city’: Milwaukee reacts to the possibility that Giannis leaves town
Many in Milwaukee have strong emotions about the basketball superstar potentially being moved by the Bucks before the NBA trade deadline.