Stimulus gives Wisconsin a shot of federal money Wisconsin - a longtime laggard among states at securing federal money - shot ahead in 2009 as the federal stimulus bill took effect, snagging an increase of more than 50%, or $21.14 billion in federal funds.

APNewsBreak: Softer lights, more toiletries: Wisconsin to make improvements for worst inmates Life is getting better for some of Wisconsin's most dangerous and worst-behaving prisoners.

Vincent Gray wins key endorsement from fellow council member in D.C. mayor race D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray picked up a potentially key endorsement in the mayor's race Thursday when one of his colleagues, Mary M. Cheh, threw her support behind him and said she will work to convince her constituents in Upper Northwest to vote for him. Vincent C. Gray - Democratic - Adrian Fenty - Religion and Spirituality - Denominations

Wisconsin Public Service donates $105,000 to Brown County United Way Wisconsin Public Service donated $105,000 to the Brown County United Way Thursday as part of a month-long effort by the company to raise funds for the local nonprofit.

Wisconsin to receive $180 million in federal education money Wisconsin will receive nearly $180 million to save and create education jobs this school year, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced Wednesday.

Wisconsin election officials push for absentee ballots WASHINGTON Wisconsin election officials are negotiating with the U.S. Justice Department to try to ensure that American troops and civilians overseas are able to vote in the November midterm election, a spokesman for the state Government Accountability Board said Wednesday.