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County Board District 12 Election Preview

County Board District 12 Election Preview

Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.

Murphy’s Law: Brewers Seek More Taxpayer Dollars
Murphy’s Law

Brewers Seek More Taxpayer Dollars

New study of improvements needed for stadium is latest step in team’s strategy.

County Board District 3 Election Preview

County Board District 3 Election Preview

Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.

Bill Overrules Milwaukee’s No-Knock Ban

Bill Overrules Milwaukee’s No-Knock Ban

The 'search warrants have been demonized by the anti-police mob,’ says GOP legislator.

Kaul, Planned Parenthood Oppose Abortion Ban

Kaul, Planned Parenthood Oppose Abortion Ban

GOP bill almost identical to restrictive 6-week abortion ban passed in Texas.

School Board Races Getting More Polarized

School Board Races Getting More Polarized

17 school boards in state saw recall elections in last two years.

The State of Politics: Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
The State of Politics

Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil

Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.

What I’d Like To Tell The Next Mayor
Wisconsin Budget: Slashing Safety Net Will Weaken Workforce
Wisconsin Budget

Slashing Safety Net Will Weaken Workforce

Healthy workers make better employees.

Campaign Cash: Big Bucks Back Trucking Industry Handout
Campaign Cash

Big Bucks Back Trucking Industry Handout

Business, manufacturing, agricultural, and trucking interests behind bill gave $7.1 million to legislators since 2015.

Op Ed: Unlock the Vote!
Op Ed

Unlock the Vote!

Four proposed bills buttress civil rights, making it easier for more people to vote.

Bill To Hike Property Tax Credit Raises Controversy

Bill To Hike Property Tax Credit Raises Controversy

Targeted tax credits meant to threaten funding for school districts that went virtual.