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Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion

Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion

A 'punching bag' for outstate Republican legislators?

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

Op Ed: Making Sense of Judge Dugan’s Conviction
Op Ed

Making Sense of Judge Dugan’s Conviction

Did her lawyers blow it? Was the 'safety' of ICE agents really an issue?

We Won’t Act Like Republicans, Wisconsin Democrats Say

We Won’t Act Like Republicans, Wisconsin Democrats Say

Democrats hope to gain legislative majority in 2026 election.

The State of Politics: Planes, Highways and Outer Space Keep Duffy Busy
The State of Politics

Planes, Highways and Outer Space Keep Duffy Busy

The busy life of the Wisconsin-born Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.

LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules

LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules

Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.

After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty

After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty

Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.

Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan

Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan

Resign or face impeachment, state Assembly and Senate leaders warn.

Senate Minority Leader Hesselbein Hopeful for More Bipartisan 2026

Senate Minority Leader Hesselbein Hopeful for More Bipartisan 2026

Wants Legislature to cap prescription drugs cost and expand homestead tax credit.

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.

Wisconsin Prosecution of 2020 Election Scheme Continues, Other States Falter

Wisconsin Prosecution of 2020 Election Scheme Continues, Other States Falter

Going after architects of election scheme rather than the 10 fake electors.

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.

Elections Commission Denies U.S. DOJ Demand for Voter Personal Information

Elections Commission Denies U.S. DOJ Demand for Voter Personal Information

'The commission is explicitly forbidden by Wisconsin law' to do this.

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.

FTA Tells Milwaukee to Crack Down on Fare Evasion — Even Where Fares Don’t Exist

FTA Tells Milwaukee to Crack Down on Fare Evasion — Even Where Fares Don’t Exist

Feds want both county and city to crack down fare evasion, only one doesn't collect fares.

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.

Tariffs Push Up Fake Tree Costs, Boost Real Tree Farms in Wisconsin

Tariffs Push Up Fake Tree Costs, Boost Real Tree Farms in Wisconsin

Retailers eat price hikes on imported artificial trees as local growers see rising demand and stable prices.

Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket

Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket

Both Democratic and Republican health care bills failed to advance.

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race

Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race

Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'

Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds

Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds

Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.

Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown

Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown

Several hundred resettled in Wisconsin. 'We are partners who... fought for America.'

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.

Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids

Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids

Though most are US citizens, his warnings and reported 'strike teams' stoking fear.

Trump Administration Threatens Wisconsin Food Aid

Trump Administration Threatens Wisconsin Food Aid

USDA will withhold SNAP funding unless states turn over sensitive applicant data.

ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility

ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility

From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.

Mandela Barnes Will Run for Governor

Mandela Barnes Will Run for Governor

Former Lt. Governor becomes front-runner in Democratic primary for governor.

What Will Jurors Hear At The Dugan Trial?

What Will Jurors Hear At The Dugan Trial?

Key experts could buttress Judge Dugan's defense -- if court allows them.

Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid

Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid

SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.

Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract

Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract

Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.

Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans

Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans

National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'

Data Wonk: The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship
Data Wonk

The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship

An ALEC report on rich and poor states doesn't tell the whole story.

House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others

House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others

The provision would let Johnson and 7 other Senators sue the DOJ for at least $500,000.

Murphy’s Law: 9 Winning Issues For Democrats
Murphy’s Law

9 Winning Issues For Democrats

Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?

Lakefront Introduces THC Drinks

Lakefront Introduces THC Drinks

Milwaukee brewer entering market as new state and federal regulations loom.

Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks

Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks

It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.

Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race

Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race

Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.

Murphy’s Law: Why Palmyra Said No to ICE
Murphy’s Law

Why Palmyra Said No to ICE

Village that overwhelmingly voted for Trump -- three times -- rejects his immigration agency.

Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin

Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin

Interim appointment by Trump administration sidesteps established process.

Wisconsin Recharges Electric Vehicle Project

Wisconsin Recharges Electric Vehicle Project

$14 million for 26 charging stations, after successful suit against Trump Administration.

Business Owners React to THC Ban Approved by US Senate

Business Owners React to THC Ban Approved by US Senate

Provision buried in funding bill could gut fast-growing Wisconsin industry.

Baldwin Says Trump Used Hungry Children As Political Pawns

Baldwin Says Trump Used Hungry Children As Political Pawns

Senator warns Wisconsinites could lose health care in wake of shutdown fight.

Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance

Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance

This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.

Do Big Democratic Wins Last Week Signal a Wisconsin Midterm Wave?

Do Big Democratic Wins Last Week Signal a Wisconsin Midterm Wave?

Trump approval declining, Wisconsin Democrats 'feeling more positive.'

Trump Pardons Wisconsin’s 10 Fake Electors

Trump Pardons Wisconsin’s 10 Fake Electors

Full list of 77 includes many who tried to overturn 2020 election.

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Issues at First Forum

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Issues at First Forum

Including data centers, AI, marijuana, broadband and of course, Trump.

MKE County: County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance
MKE County

County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance

Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.

Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster

Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster

In 2022, Johnson accused Democrats trying to eliminate filibuster of wanting 'absolute power.'

Back in the News: Ron Johnson’s New Conspiracy Theory
Back in the News

Ron Johnson’s New Conspiracy Theory

Demonizing prosecutor Jack Smith and distorting his investigation of Trump.

MKE County: Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release
MKE County

Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release

Recent courthouse arrest shows shifting federal tactics in handling immigrants.

Federal SNAP Benefits Could Take Weeks to Arrive

Federal SNAP Benefits Could Take Weeks to Arrive

And even then payments would be reduced, WI Department of Health explains.

Republicans Argue Over Bill to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Republicans Argue Over Bill to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Backers cite views of President Trump. A GOP critic says it's not 'reality-based.'

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.

7th Congressional District Race Filling Up

7th Congressional District Race Filling Up

One year before mid-terms 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats running for open seat.

Murphy’s Law: Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier
Murphy’s Law

Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier

His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.

The State of Politics: Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
The State of Politics

Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare

Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.

How High Are Prices? Polls Show That’s a Partisan Question

How High Are Prices? Polls Show That’s a Partisan Question

Amid ongoing inflation, Marquette poll shows Republicans and Democrats view issue differently depending on who is in the White House.

Trump Administration Denies More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin

Trump Administration Denies More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin

'Adding insult to injury,' Gov. Evers complains, FEMA denies mitigation grants.

Wisconsin Sues Trump Administration For Food Assistance Cuts

Wisconsin Sues Trump Administration For Food Assistance Cuts

Wisconsin joins two dozen states arguing federal government is violating the law.

Republican Sen. Jesse James Will Challenge Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith

Republican Sen. Jesse James Will Challenge Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith

New legislative map put James's home town into incumbent Democrat's district.

Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts

Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts

Governor warns of 200% to 800% hikes unless Republicans extend tax credits.

Murphy’s Law: Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?
Murphy’s Law

Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?

Experts argue it will take a Democrat like Tony Evers to win the state.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Will Resume Abortions

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Will Resume Abortions

Abortion services were paused due to President Trump's Medicaid cuts.

Can Wisconsin Republicans Retain Youth Vote in 2026 Election?

Can Wisconsin Republicans Retain Youth Vote in 2026 Election?

Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped GOP lose fewer young voters in 2024.

Johnson, Baldwin Split on Trump’s Pick for Appeals Court Judge

Johnson, Baldwin Split on Trump’s Pick for Appeals Court Judge

U.S. Senate ready to approve Milwaukee prosecutor Rebecca Taibleson for position.

Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits 

Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits 

Trump administration is ending tax breaks on solar panels and electric vehicles.

MKE County: County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery
MKE County

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.

Justice Crawford Recuses From Gableman Proceedings

Justice Crawford Recuses From Gableman Proceedings

Liberal justice’s recusal leaves court evenly divided on whether to suspend Gableman's law license over 2020 election investigation.

ChatGPT Maker, Oracle Are Tenants of $15 Billion Port Washington Data Center

ChatGPT Maker, Oracle Are Tenants of $15 Billion Port Washington Data Center

Developer, partners reveal new details about proposal.

Hunger Task Force Prepares for Lapse in Federal Food Assistance

Hunger Task Force Prepares for Lapse in Federal Food Assistance

Food bank stocking up as federal funding halted because of shutdown.

Dodge County Sheriff Transports Migrants To and From Chicago ICE Facility

Dodge County Sheriff Transports Migrants To and From Chicago ICE Facility

Critics say it's part of a 'shell game' to hide migrants from lawyers and family.

Tariffs on Wood Products Not Helping Wisconsin Producers

Tariffs on Wood Products Not Helping Wisconsin Producers

Saw mills, flooring mills in state going out of business. Furniture makers hurting.

Wisconsin DOJ Appeals Court Ruling Creating New Barrier for Voting

Wisconsin DOJ Appeals Court Ruling Creating New Barrier for Voting

Thousands of voters could be barred from polls. DOJ urges quick action by appeals court.

Data Wonk: How Popular Is the Affordable Care Act?
Data Wonk

How Popular Is the Affordable Care Act?

Huge change since 2017, now very popular with voters. A big issue in government shutdown.

Thousands of Wisconsinites Protest Trump Administration at ‘No Kings’ Rallies

Thousands of Wisconsinites Protest Trump Administration at ‘No Kings’ Rallies

The nationwide rally included dozens of protest events in all parts of Wisconsin.

One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar

One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar

Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Respiratory Illness Vaccination

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Respiratory Illness Vaccination

The plea comes as some face roadblocks and confusion to get the COVID-19 shot amid federal changes.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Raises Legal Questions, Could Negatively Impact Wisconsin Businesses

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Raises Legal Questions, Could Negatively Impact Wisconsin Businesses

More than 350 employers in Wisconsin use program to hire skilled workers.

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.

Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills

Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills

Democrats largely supported GOP bills, but offered doomed amendments.

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Republican Party of Milwaukee County hosts memorial event on Kirk's birthday.

Federal Shutdown Delays Potential Soybean Farmer Bailout

Federal Shutdown Delays Potential Soybean Farmer Bailout

But do farmers want it? "It's kind of like putting a Band-aid on a gunshot wound," says association leader.

Wisconsin Could Lose $130 Million In Energy-Related Grants Under Trump Admin Cuts

Wisconsin Could Lose $130 Million In Energy-Related Grants Under Trump Admin Cuts

Largest items on chopping block are rural grid improvements and a power storage system.

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.

Data Wonk: The Irony of the Government Shutdown
Data Wonk

The Irony of the Government Shutdown

States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.

Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals

Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals

Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Still Weighing Whether To Run For Reelection
Kwik Trip Eliminates the Penny

Kwik Trip Eliminates the Penny

Stores will start rounding cash transactions down to the nearest five cents.

New COVID-19 Vaccines Becoming Widely Available in Wisconsin

New COVID-19 Vaccines Becoming Widely Available in Wisconsin

More health systems ramping up access to latest vaccine.

ICE Seeks Downtown Milwaukee Office To Go With New Field Facility

ICE Seeks Downtown Milwaukee Office To Go With New Field Facility

Nationwide leasing push comes after One Big Beautiful Bill provided agency with billions.

FEMA Assistance Pop-Ups Coming to Milwaukee County

FEMA Assistance Pop-Ups Coming to Milwaukee County

FEMA teams will set up short term sites to help residents apply for assistance.

Small Business Owners, Employees Express Concerns About Surging Health Care Costs

Small Business Owners, Employees Express Concerns About Surging Health Care Costs

During Sen. Baldwin's roundtables, individuals discuss their experience with ACA subsidies.

Wisconsin Approves First Large-Scale Wind Project In More Than A Decade

Wisconsin Approves First Large-Scale Wind Project In More Than A Decade

Large solar project near Whitewater also approved.

Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes Enters Race For Governor

Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes Enters Race For Governor

Hughes says her experience makes her different than other candidates.

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