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‘SWIFTIE Act’ Aims To Stop Scalpers in Wisconsin

‘SWIFTIE Act’ Aims To Stop Scalpers in Wisconsin

Dem-backed bill would ban bots, cap markup rates and require price transparency.

The State of Politics: Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws
The State of Politics

Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws

A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.

Wisconsin Could Lose $130 Million In Energy-Related Grants Under Trump Admin Cuts

Wisconsin Could Lose $130 Million In Energy-Related Grants Under Trump Admin Cuts

Largest items on chopping block are rural grid improvements and a power storage system.

Liberal Firms Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court To Advance Redistricting Lawsuit

Liberal Firms Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court To Advance Redistricting Lawsuit

Lawyers for Republicans say Protasiewicz and Crawford should recuse.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills

Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills

Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

City Hall: Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model
City Hall

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Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase

Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.

Data Wonk: The Irony of the Government Shutdown
Data Wonk

The Irony of the Government Shutdown

States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Proposals now head to dormant Senate.