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Hendricks, Uihlein Fill GOP Legislature’s Fundraising Coffers

Hendricks, Uihlein Fill GOP Legislature’s Fundraising Coffers

More than half of $7.2 million raised comes from the two megadonors. Dem legislative groups raise $4.7 million.

Machinists Go On Strike at Flagship Miller Brewery

Machinists Go On Strike at Flagship Miller Brewery

Over 40 machine repair workers protest contract changes brought by Miller’s parent company, Molson Coors.

State DOJ Investigating Wausau Mayor’s Drop Box Removal

State DOJ Investigating Wausau Mayor’s Drop Box Removal

State law gives clerks rather than other officials authority to place or remove ballot drop boxes

New Plan Would Reduce Logging in National Forest in Northern Wisconsin

New Plan Would Reduce Logging in National Forest in Northern Wisconsin

Environmentalists say the plan doesn't go far enough while industry says no action is needed

‘No’ Campaign Far Outspent GOP on State Constitutional Referenda

‘No’ Campaign Far Outspent GOP on State Constitutional Referenda

Democrats spent 17 times more than Republicans trying to restrict governor's power.

New Poll Shows Harris Maintains 4% Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin

New Poll Shows Harris Maintains 4% Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin

MU poll also finds US Senator Tammy Baldwin expands lead over Eric Hovde.

Wisconsin Democrats Outspend GOP By 2-to-1 in New Filing

Wisconsin Democrats Outspend GOP By 2-to-1 in New Filing

Both parties pouring cash into state Assembly and Senate races, but Democrats far ahead.

Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects

Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects

We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Since 2019, more than 7,000 patients have participated in the Madison-based program.

UW-Madison Pro-Palestinian Protestors Face Discipline

UW-Madison Pro-Palestinian Protestors Face Discipline

Several dozen students have faced disciplinary proceedings linked to campus protests.

Wisconsin Announces $50 Million For Low-Interest Home Repair Loans

Wisconsin Announces $50 Million For Low-Interest Home Repair Loans

Individual loans from $5,000 to $50,000 offered for houses built before 1984.

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.