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State Modernizing Unemployment System

State Modernizing Unemployment System

State spending $16.5 million to fix system after it was overwhelmed by pandemic unemployment.

Data Wonk: Will 10 Years of Gerrymandering End?
Data Wonk

Will 10 Years of Gerrymandering End?

The data shows huge advantage for Republicans. Will courts allow this to continue?

Chantia Lewis Goes To Court

Chantia Lewis Goes To Court

In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.

GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering

GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering

Pushing for redistricting to diverge from current districts as little as possible.

Senate Approves “Born Alive” Abortion Bill

Senate Approves “Born Alive” Abortion Bill

Health care workers could be charged with a felony.

MKE County: New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted
MKE County

New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted

But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?

Murphy’s Law: How Tax-Exempt Property Hurts The City
Murphy’s Law

How Tax-Exempt Property Hurts The City

Your tax bill would be lower -- much lower -- without all those tax exemptions.

Milwaukee Again Bidding To Host DNC

Milwaukee Again Bidding To Host DNC

But city faces wide-open competition for 2024 convention. What is the new pitch?

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.

Murphy’s Law: Kleefisch Tries To Ape Trump
Murphy’s Law

Kleefisch Tries To Ape Trump

And the results are, ah, pretty weird.

Pocan, Others Back Military Budget Cuts

Pocan, Others Back Military Budget Cuts

Some Democrats support his push for 10% cut.

Abortion Could Drive Democratic Votes in 2022

Abortion Could Drive Democratic Votes in 2022

Poll shows 55% of Wisconsin voters support abortion rights which are under threat.