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The State of Politics: Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent
The State of Politics

Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent

More competitive races will mean fierce battles and huge spending.

Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes

Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes

Lawsuit by voter mobilization group Priorities USA seeks to overturn 2022 ruling.

Murphy’s Law: UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests
Murphy’s Law

UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests

Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.

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Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Upgraded To A+

Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Upgraded To A+

Big hike from BBB+ will save city millions, but things are still worse than they were in 2022.

Conservative Law Firm Takes On Loneliness Epidemic

Conservative Law Firm Takes On Loneliness Epidemic

Wisconsin doing better than most states, Milwaukee-based institute finds.

K-12 Education: The Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment
K-12 Education

The Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment

Regular school enrollment barely changed, charter schools down, statistics vary between MPS and DPI.

The Economy Is Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters, Poll Shows

The Economy Is Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters, Poll Shows

And most have a negative view, despite strong post-pandemic recovery.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference Explores Issue Amid Attacks

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference Explores Issue Amid Attacks

DEI has 'become so politicized and used as wedges to divide people.'

Number of Milwaukee Police Officers Declined 16% in 5 Years

Number of Milwaukee Police Officers Declined 16% in 5 Years

Down from 1,900 officers in 2019 to 1,600 today, but will soon rise.

Now Serving: Central Standard Adds ‘Rocket Pop’ Bottled Cocktail
Now Serving

Central Standard Adds ‘Rocket Pop’ Bottled Cocktail

Plus: Four new restaurants planned, BBQ joint relocating and Ardent reopening.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week