From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center …

— Childcare, health care, and veterans funding and legalizing marijuana proposals by Gov. Tony Evers rejected by budget committee Republicans;

— A new lawsuit challenges the state’s congressional district maps, with a focus on western Wisconsin’s Third District;

— On County Highway K near Spooner, road work and road closures start next week;

— And a new state highway map is out, helping motorists find state parks and trails, historic sites and veterans memorials.

… this and more on today’s local news.