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Data Center Deal Puts Port Washington Mayor on Recall Hot Seat

Data Center Deal Puts Port Washington Mayor on Recall Hot Seat

Critics argue the city’s tax increment financing plan for the OpenAI and Oracle-linked project shifts risk to residents while locking in decades of repayment to developer.

Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018

Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018

Includes 7.8% average hike in WI school property taxes, the most in 30 years.

Wisconsin Libraries and Museums See Federal Grants Restored

Wisconsin Libraries and Museums See Federal Grants Restored

Patrons of all ages put pressure on members of Congress with postcard campaign.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order

Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order

Warns that executive order to remove barriers from AI use will make kids 'less safe.'

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.

Trump Allies Troupis, Roman Will Stand Trial in False Electors Case

Trump Allies Troupis, Roman Will Stand Trial in False Electors Case

A Dane County judge finds probable cause to proceed with a criminal trial.

Xtreme Bar Bingo? GOP Bill Would Change State Law to Allow It

Xtreme Bar Bingo? GOP Bill Would Change State Law to Allow It

Illinois-based company wants exemption from state regulations for its games.

Wisconsin Woman Crowned ‘Young Cheesemonger of the Year’

Wisconsin Woman Crowned ‘Young Cheesemonger of the Year’

2025 world award goes to first American ever, Hanna Lee of Uplands Cheese Co.

Judges Signal That WI Congressional Map Lawsuits Will Take Time

Judges Signal That WI Congressional Map Lawsuits Will Take Time

Both sides disagree whether new maps possible before 2026 midterms.

Texas Sues Wisconsin-Based Epic Systems, Charges It’s a Monopoly

Texas Sues Wisconsin-Based Epic Systems, Charges It’s a Monopoly

'Woke' company blocks parents access to children's medical records? Epic denies it.

Ron Johnson Asks US DOJ to Intervene in Wisconsin False Electors Case

Ron Johnson Asks US DOJ to Intervene in Wisconsin False Electors Case

Senator wants charges against Republican Jim Troupis to be dropped.

Wisconsin’s Environmental Funding Cuts Among Nation’s Largest

Wisconsin’s Environmental Funding Cuts Among Nation’s Largest

Report finds state funding for DNR has dropped 29% since 2010 when accounting for inflation.