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After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.

Rep. Grothman Wants To Lay Off Up to 200,000 Federal Employees
Data Wonk: Why Do Trump and GOP Lawmakers Want More Uninsured Americans?
Data Wonk

Why Do Trump and GOP Lawmakers Want More Uninsured Americans?

Cutting ACA subsidies would harm their own supporters.

Bill Would Reduce Wisconsin Unemployment Aid for Workers with Disabilities

Bill Would Reduce Wisconsin Unemployment Aid for Workers with Disabilities

Wisconsin has among the lowest unemployment insurance benefits in the country.

Federal Judge Dismisses Waukesha ‘Rainbowland’ Lawsuit

Federal Judge Dismisses Waukesha ‘Rainbowland’ Lawsuit

Former Waukesha teacher said her First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired.

For The First Time, Wisconsin’s Youth Prisons Are Fully Compliant With Required Reforms
Bill Would Create a Wisconsin Registry for Parkinson’s Disease Cases

Bill Would Create a Wisconsin Registry for Parkinson’s Disease Cases

Data would be used to identify possible environmental conditions, other sources.

Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out

This content is only for membersMeeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out

MPD chief of staff walks out of meeting, chides alderman for bad behavior.

ICE Seeks Downtown Milwaukee Office To Go With New Field Facility

This content is only for membersICE Seeks Downtown Milwaukee Office To Go With New Field Facility

Nationwide leasing push comes after One Big Beautiful Bill provided agency with billions.

Manitowoc County Community, Faith Leaders Call For Transparency After ICE Arrests

Manitowoc County Community, Faith Leaders Call For Transparency After ICE Arrests

Federal immigration, law enforcement officials detained 24 people in northeastern Wisconsin county.

Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race

Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race

Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.

Veteran Housing Facilities in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls Close

Veteran Housing Facilities in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls Close

Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue pointing fingers over who is to blame.