Wisconsin news

Here are some recent news stories from Wisconsin:

Politics

• Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced a plan to increase funding for public schools by $600 million over the next two years. (Source: Wisconsin State Journal)
• The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Crime

• A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in Milwaukee. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at a police officer in Madison. (Source: Wisconsin State Journal)

Business

• Harley-Davidson has announced plans to invest $80 million in its York plant in Pennsylvania, which will create 130 new jobs. (Source: Milwaukee Business Journal)
• The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has announced a new program to support dairy farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Wisconsin State Journal)

Sports

• The Green Bay Packers have signed quarterback Jordan Love to a four-year contract extension. (Source: ESPN)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Bobby Portis to a two-year contract extension. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Weather

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of western Wisconsin, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. (Source: National Weather Service)
• The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and high fire danger. (Source: Wisconsin State Journal)

Other

• The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the discovery of a previously unknown Native American village in the state. (Source: Wisconsin State Journal)
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison has announced a new program to provide free tuition to students from low-income families. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)