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Wisconsin judge indicted by grand jury in immigration case

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a Wisconsin judge Tuesday on charges she helped a man in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration authorities looking to arrest him as he appeared before her in a local domestic abuse case. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah ...

Canadian company wants to mine metals at more sites in Wisconsin

The CEO of a Canadian mining company has outlined goals to expand drilling for metals such as copper, gold and zinc at multiple sites in Wisconsin either this fall or early next year. GreenLight Metals, which does business as Green Light Wisconsin, announced plans in April to drill for copper ...

Wisconsin Republicans kill over 600 items from Evers budget

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature voted Thursday to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, including legalizing marijuana, even as both sides negotiate a tax cut. The Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee ...

States sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil, gas projects

A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources. Trump issued an executive order ...