WisGOP chair survives ouster push, Wisconsin plants 54M trees

A new order from the Trump administration will classify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.  Wisconsin agencies are beginning the process of asking for federal assistance after devastating flooding and tornadoes in several counties.  And, Sen. Tammy Baldwin says a Senate vote to fund immigration enforcement doesn't include needed changes to Trump administration policies.

Wisconsin may have to drastically reduce musky stocking and close fish hatcheries. It's part of a standoff over spending authority. Last week's tornadoes and floods have closed schools in several parts of the state. And, a pair of bestselling authors, married to each other, have a new novel set in Wisconsin.

The chair of Wisconsin's Republican Party still has a job. That's after recent efforts to oust him appear to have failed. Wisconsin is more than halfway to its goal of planting 100 million trees by 20-30. And, a majority-Hispanic school district may end its dual language program.

Wisconsin businesses paid millions in tariffs the U.S Supreme Court later found to be illegal. Those businesses are now lining up for refunds. The National Weather Service has new numbers on confirmed tornadoes last week. And, farmers say Trump administration budget cuts are making it hard for them to get services.

Hundreds of animal rights activists stormed a controversial Dane County dog breeding facility over the weekend. A group of retired judges is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to tighten recusal rules for justices considering cases that involve parties who donated to their campaigns. And, an invasive plant is spreading in some Wisconsin counties.

Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is one of the competitive seats Democrats are hoping to flip in the upcoming midterm elections. So far, Incumbent Congressman Derrick Van Orden is falling short […]

A new report from the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts says this week's round of extreme weather is likely to become more common. And, flooding is forcing residents of some areas in Outagamie and Waupaca counties out of their homes. Plus, we'll hear about a unique school in south-central Wisconsin with a focus on outdoor education.

The state legislature was in special session yesterday to consider Governor Tony Evers' plan to ban partisan gerrymandering. The seven Democratic candidates looking to succeed the retiring Gov. Evers met at a candidate forum last night And, in some Wisconsin communities, residents say slow deliveries by the U.S. Post office are making it hard to depend on receiving things like medication and checks on time.

The war in the middle east has caused the price of oil and gas to skyrocket. Experts warn that food prices could be next. Data centers were front-of-mind for some voters when they cast their ballots last week. Especially in Menominee, where a new mayor has been elected. And, federal solutions for honeybee colonies that have been dying off in recent years, including in Wisconsin.

Who gets the blame for recent conservative losses in Wisconsin? Some Republicans want to fire the state's GOP chair following Judge Maria Lazar's loss last week. In another sign of how campaigns are changing, many voters were texted by an AI chatbot ahead of the election. And, a conversation with a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire grad who's part of NASA's Artemis program.