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MKE County: County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal

County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal

Yet the consultant blew off board meeting discussing the contract screwup.

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County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal

Yet the consultant blew off board meeting discussing the contract screwup.

WI Senate Debates Competing Data Center Bills

Non-disclosure agreements, consumer costs, renewable energy key issues.

Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier

'I would never be on that Court to be a firebrand,' says conservative judge.

In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps

Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.

Vos, LeMahieu Agree on $2.3 Billion Plan to Spend Surplus

But will Evers? Plan has tax rebates but no general school aid, a top goal of governor.

Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy

Blowup results in Pérez shaking up committee assignments. Could a censure be next?

Wisconsin, Minnesota Officials Join March for Missing Indigenous Women

Native American women face murder rates 10 times the national average.

Key Committee Approves Changes to Knowles-Nelson Reauthorization Bill

'Killing a popular program out of spite does not make a great bumper sticker.'

Assembly to Vote on Controversial Antisemitism Bill

Critics argue the bill would criminalize political speech critical of Israeli policies.

Uihleins Shuttled In Workers From Mexico

Billionaires supported Trump's anti-immigration stance while using Mexican workers.

Aisha Carr Sentenced to 18-Months Probation

Former controversial school board director pleads guilty to campaign finance violation.

Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

Lawmakers at Odds on Funding WisconsinEye As Time Running Out

Senate Republicans now want a competitive bidding process.

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The Massive Revenue of Wisconsin’s Hospitals

14 times higher than 30 years ago. How much goes to charity care?

How Gale Klappa Got Rich

21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?

Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day

His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?

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What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us

Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?

How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage

Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?

How Has Trump Done on the Economy?

Both for Wisconsin and U.S., the data looks much different than he claims.

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Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

The Legislature’s Revolving Door

Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?

Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks

Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?

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Press Releases

Tom Tiffany Vows to Remove Wisconsin From the Who, Spreads Covid-19 Conspiracies as Measles Cases Rise in Wisconsin

 

Statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson

From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic February 18, 2026

Derrick Van Orden Doubles Down on Tariffs as Farm Bankruptcies Soar in Wisconsin

 

Rep. Robyn Vining Signs Letter Asking Speaker to Allow for Vote on Gail’s Law to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Screenings

 

Law Forward Victory Guarantees Wisconsinites Can Return Absentee Ballots to Polling Locations on Election Day

Motion to Dismiss granted in Luedtke vs. Yunker will make it easier for voters to return absentee ballots and uniformly enforce the existing Wisconsin Election Commission policy

Republican Party of Wisconsin Files Amicus Brief Supporting U.S. Department of Justice in Lawsuit to Protect the Integrity of Wisconsin Voter Rolls

 

Representative Shelia Stubbs Applauds Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

 

MacIver Comment on State of the State

 

Gov. Evers Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment InStates Registered Apprenticeship Program,Announces New Training Pathwaysand Opportunities for Growthin High-Demand Fields

Governor announces two new apprenticeship pathways in healthcare and education careers, workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors, and efforts to advance startup companies with high-growth potential

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