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Mayor Rakes Back Leaf Bagging Plan

Mayor Rakes Back Leaf Bagging Plan

A compromise with more options for residents comes after council push back.

Microsoft Says 375 Workers Hired for Mount Pleasant Data Center

Microsoft Says 375 Workers Hired for Mount Pleasant Data Center

Building 'the world’s most powerful AI datacenter'?

Wisconsin Advocates Warn Proposed Federal Changes Will Hurt Childcare

Wisconsin Advocates Warn Proposed Federal Changes Will Hurt Childcare

Changes target Biden policies putting ceiling on childcare costs and hiking pay for workers.

Murphy’s Law: Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices
Murphy’s Law

Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.

Evers, GOP Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Relief and School Funding

Evers, GOP Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Relief and School Funding

$1.9 billion deal includes direct payments of $300 to all income tax payers.

The State of Politics: Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle
The State of Politics

Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

Trump Looms Over Wisconsin Republicans’ Annual Convention

Trump Looms Over Wisconsin Republicans’ Annual Convention

84% of WI Republicans approve of president despite his negative impact on state elections.

Data Wonk: The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts
Data Wonk

The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Tommy Thompson Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor

Tommy Thompson Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor

Thompson's announcement ends any speculation he might run for governor in 2026.

Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours 

Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours 

Lawsuit by WILL on behalf of Fatty Patty trucks gets temporary restraining order.

Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking

Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking

Republican legislators had stalled new rules for years. Dane County judge rules for governor.

New Fine Structure Targets Berrada, Other Large Landlords

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Council wants to end alleged 'cost of doing business' landlord operation