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City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino

Felony plea agreements lay out fraudulent sale scheme.

Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients

Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.

Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage

Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.

Five Brewers Executives Gave Maximum Donations to Robin Vos

Donations made just two weeks after $366 million funding for team passed.

How Hovde Evaded Federal Taxes

He has said he wants to stop what his firm did: paying zero federal taxes on investments.

RNC Closed Hispanic Center in Milwaukee

Closed in 2022, hasn't reopened since. Republicans closing centers focused on minority voters across the U.S.

Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature

Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.

How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions

Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.

Voting at Wisconsin’s Universities Isn’t Easy

Long lines and cumbersome ID requirements discourage students from voting.

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

Constitutional Referendums on April Ballot Address GOP ‘Zuckerbucks’ Charges

Election conspiracy theorists made unfounded charges the funding caused voter fraud.

Committee Punts On For-Profit College Approval

But without approval, Arizona College of Nursing issue seems likely headed to court.

County Budget Woes Expected To Return Next Year

Despite new sales tax, county likely to have to cut positions and programs.

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How Hovde Evaded Federal Taxes

He has said he wants to stop what his firm did: paying zero federal taxes on investments.

How to Grow Milwaukee to 1 Million

Mayor Cavalier Johnson is missing the key way to grow the city.

State Pension System Is a Huge Success

Retirement system that Gov. Walker tried to change is nationally renowned, helps reduce wealth gap.

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About That Recall Effort Against Robin Vos

The campaign by Vos haters is anti-democratic. Here's why.

Who Is Most At Risk From Gun Shootings?

The data on Milwaukee tells the story.

State High Court Should Review Our Gerrymandered Congressional Districts

Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin's districts? Let's look at the numbers.

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How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions

Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.

New State Aid Favors Rural Areas

Milwaukee and Madison got a 10% increase while all other municipalities got a 20% hike, new report finds.

Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts

New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.

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