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9,500 expected to attend rally for Bernie Sanders in Madison today
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says 9,500 people have said they plan to attend his rally on Wednesday night in Madison.
Legislative leaders unveil budget deal, but Senate passage in question
Wisconsin legislative leaders on Wednesday announced a deal they say could break the logjam on the next state budget.
Bucks: Khris Middleton agrees to 5-year, $70 million contract
Middleton, a restricted free agent, averaged 13.4 points and shot 40 percent from 3-point range last season.
San Jose Mercury News: Greek crisis will hit home in American 401(k)s
Confidence is an essential underpinning for healthy economies, which helps explain why Greece is in so much trouble now. It doesn’t inspire any.
Estimate: 55 percent of Wisconsin's school districts will get less state aid next year
More than half of public school districts are expected to receive less state aid next school year, while 44 percent will receive more.
Classic recipe: Chinese beef and pea pods
Each week, we’re pulling a classic recipe out of the State Journal archives and sharing it here as it was originally printed years ago. Remember, ingredients and cooking techniques change over…
In Season: Little Gem lettuce
A lettuce considered a "baby romaine" is valued for its flavor and crunch.
Cooks' Exchange: Time for favorite summer salads
The arrival of July brings back memories of barefoot days on Talmadge Street with sparklers on hand to celebrate the Fourth of July out front on the sidewalk with neighborhood friends. Sparkle…
Dane County should show state lawmakers how to draw fair voting district maps
Arizona citizens just won a big court case favoring their independent redistricting commission.
Republicans reach deal to end Wisconsin budget impasse
The deal drops a financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium and changes to the prevailing wage law.
Jonah Goldberg: You can’t compromise with culture warriors
I loved reading the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” books to my daughter.
Justice cancels request for review in conviction appeal by ex-Scott Walker aide
Justice Michael Gableman filed his request Thursday in the case of Kelly Rindfleisch, who worked for Walker when he was Milwaukee County executive and is now in prison after being convicted of…
Bucks: Jared Dudley staying in Milwaukee next season, reports say
A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the veteran forward exercised his player option for $4.25 million on Tuesday.
Brewers: Aramis Ramirez, Ryan Braun spark victory over Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Aramis Ramirez drove in three runs and Ryan Braun had four hits to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Tuesday night.
Badgers men's basketball: Greg Gard focused solely on current responsibilities
When a reporter accidentally addressed him as “Bo” at one point Tuesday afternoon during a news conference at the Kohl Center, Greg Gard responded by laughing off the mistake.
Tom Oates: Recruiting figures to be a tough sell after Ryan's announcement
With uncertainty about who will replace the UW men's basketball coach, prospects may be leery of committing.
NFL: Brett Favre tells SI he could still play
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre told Sports Illustrated that he could still play in the league.
Delays could push back start of Madison police body camera program
Delays this spring pushed back the process the city will use to create policies for the cameras.
WEDC board member: "I don't think there's any smoking guns here"
Raymond Dreger, a board member of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., and chairman of the agency's audit committee, said some of the agency's biggest problems have been resolved.
Badgers men's basketball: Bo Ryan to ride off on his own terms
As a group of reporters awaited Bo Ryan’s arrival at a news conference in the Kohl Center concourse Tuesday afternoon, the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach slowly rounded a corne…