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Trump, Baldwin Narrowly Ahead In Marquette Poll of State

Trump, Baldwin Narrowly Ahead In Marquette Poll of State

7 months before election Baldwin leads Hovde by 5 points, Trump leads Biden by 2 points.

Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin

Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin

Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.

Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code

Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code

Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.

Evers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds

Evers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds

Nine months after Legislature set aside $125 million to address PFAS, funding still stalled.

Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years

Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.

We Energies Wants Rate Hikes in 2025, 2026

We Energies Wants Rate Hikes in 2025, 2026

WPS does, too. That would make 8 straight years of rate hikes for We Energies.

Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security

Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security

Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.

Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary

Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary

David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.

DPI Report Shows Educator Workforce Crisis in Wisconsin

DPI Report Shows Educator Workforce Crisis in Wisconsin

Teacher retention a huge problem; compensation has decreased 20% since 2010.

Public School Listed ‘Christian Values’ As Desired Trait For Superintendent

Public School Listed ‘Christian Values’ As Desired Trait For Superintendent

Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on religion.

Plastics Are Majority of Great Lakes Litter

Plastics Are Majority of Great Lakes Litter

Data from 14,000 beach cleanups shows tiny pieces of plastic are most common type of trash.

Marquette Employees Launch Unionization Drive

Marquette Employees Launch Unionization Drive

Organizers ask for fair contracts, wages and benefits