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Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Unanimous vote backs Islamic Society leader while lawyers' habeas petition calls jailing illegal.

MKE County: County HR Director Resigns After Health Care Scandal
MKE County

County HR Director Resigns After Health Care Scandal

Margo Franklin was at center of controversy that rocked Crowley's campaign for governor.

Council Adds Key Caveat To Mask Ban For ICE

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Though proposal 'watered down,' alders say they're proud. Was a key group forgotten?

Data Wonk: The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act
Data Wonk

The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

Judge Denies Attempt to Block Union Elections at West Allis, Madison Clinics

Judge Denies Attempt to Block Union Elections at West Allis, Madison Clinics

Rogers Behavioral Health fighting to stop workers from forming union.

Murphy’s Law: State’s Utilities Running Scared
Murphy’s Law

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After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment

Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment

Founded 60 years ago by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Were stakes ever higher?

Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.

What Does A Rising Assessment Mean For My Taxes?

What Does A Rising Assessment Mean For My Taxes?

The average property value increased 6% in Milwaukee. How will that affect you?

Alderman Peter Burgelis Exploring Run For Congress

Alderman Peter Burgelis Exploring Run For Congress

But not for the district you would expect.

How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks

How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks

Rock County has all-hands-on-deck approach as state wrestles with high turnover.

Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.