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FEMA Will Start Surveying Storm Damage in Milwaukee Thursday

FEMA Will Start Surveying Storm Damage in Milwaukee Thursday

More than 18,000 damage reports filed so far, 83% in Milwaukee County.

Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment

Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment

More than 1,500 homes in Milwaukee County destroyed or suffered major damage.

Murphy’s Law: Highest Paid WI CEO Got $23.8 Million in 2024
Murphy’s Law

Highest Paid WI CEO Got $23.8 Million in 2024

New report's stunning numbers. Which 11 WI CEOs got more than $10 million?

Bipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal

Bipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal

Opposing his push to end mail-in votes and eliminate voting machines.

Mining Project in Northwoods Worries Opponents

Mining Project in Northwoods Worries Opponents

Explorative effort the first in nearly 30 years. Faces tribal lawsuit, other opposition.

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

Democratic Field Grows in 1st Congressional District Election

Democratic Field Grows in 1st Congressional District Election

Community activist Gage Stills will oppose Rep. Steil and 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

The State of Politics: A Big Year for Purged Voters
The State of Politics

A Big Year for Purged Voters

WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.

13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage

13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage

Many not covered by home insurance, waiting on FEMA declaration.

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.

DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays

DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays

Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.

Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms

Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms

Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Offers Guidance For Bars, Restaurants Cleaning Up From Storm

Milwaukee Offers Guidance For Bars, Restaurants Cleaning Up From Storm

O'Lydia's showcased by Mayor, Health Department as 'best of the worst-case scenario.'

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

UW-Madison expert says president’s proposal appears at odds with Constitution.

Economist Expects Wisconsin Manufacturing Jobs To Mirror National Decline

Economist Expects Wisconsin Manufacturing Jobs To Mirror National Decline

Economist Menzie Chinn says new jobs report shows 'drastic change' in job market's trajectory.

Transportation: Airport, County Sue Federal Government Over Grant Terms
Transportation

Airport, County Sue Federal Government Over Grant Terms

Trump Administration trying to force political agenda on local governments through grant programs.

Port Traffic Down 24% Versus 2024

Port Traffic Down 24% Versus 2024

But cruise traffic is right on target, and there are other indicators.

Baldwin Blasts Trump’s ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs in Milwaukee

Baldwin Blasts Trump’s ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs in Milwaukee

Meets with area business owners who say uncertainty hurts businesses, families.

Tom Tiffany Holds Telephone Town Hall

Tom Tiffany Holds Telephone Town Hall

Congressman embraces coal and oil power at upbeat, no-crowds-allowed event.

Data Wonk: State Getting More Liberal, More Conservative
Data Wonk

State Getting More Liberal, More Conservative

Elections data shows red and blue areas diverging even more.

Trump Administration Cancels $75 Million in Climate Grants to Wisconsin

Trump Administration Cancels $75 Million in Climate Grants to Wisconsin

Including grant to make aging homes in Milwaukee more energy efficient.

Amid Falling Vaccination Rates GOP Bill Pushes Exemptions

Amid Falling Vaccination Rates GOP Bill Pushes Exemptions

Bill requires waiver forms be given to parents with health forms schools give them.

The State of Politics: The Many Lawsuits of Josh Kaul
The State of Politics

The Many Lawsuits of Josh Kaul

29 suits by AG against Trump administration. Will this help or hurt Kaul if he runs for governor?

Wisconsin Trucking Companies Like Trump Administration’s Rule Changes

Wisconsin Trucking Companies Like Trump Administration’s Rule Changes

Moving away from limits on truck's speed, driver hours worked in a day.

Trump’s FCC Helps Out Private Prison Telecom Companies

Trump’s FCC Helps Out Private Prison Telecom Companies

Commission rolls back rules capping rates for phone and video calls for inmates.

Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.

US Rep. Bryan Steil Faces Hostile Audience During Town Hall

US Rep. Bryan Steil Faces Hostile Audience During Town Hall

Steil was met with boos and jeers during his first town hall since passage of President Trump's sweeping budget and immigration law.

Student Loan Changes Will Create ‘Barriers’ For Low-Income Medical Students

Student Loan Changes Will Create ‘Barriers’ For Low-Income Medical Students

MCW President says Trump’s tax and spending act eliminates the ‘backbone’ of how aspiring doctors pay for education.

Data Wonk: Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession
Data Wonk

Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession

She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?

Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science

Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science

Joins California Gov. Newsom, condemning end of greenhouse gas regulations.

Murphy’s Law: Youth Will Be Served in Governor’s Race
Murphy’s Law

Youth Will Be Served in Governor’s Race

A national trend. Next governor could be three decades younger than Tony Evers.

Will Trump’s Policies Hike Wisconsin Restaurant Prices?

Will Trump’s Policies Hike Wisconsin Restaurant Prices?

Tax cuts on tips will help. Tariffs and immigration crackdowns won't.

The State of Politics: Why Tony Evers Could Have Run Again
The State of Politics

Why Tony Evers Could Have Run Again

Why he was likely to win and thrive as a three-term governor.

Decline in U.S. Craft Breweries, Sales Has Wisconsin Brewers Unfazed

Decline in U.S. Craft Breweries, Sales Has Wisconsin Brewers Unfazed

Two craft breweries highlight expansion plans and growth despite headwinds.

New Democratic Ads Highlight ‘Epstein Files’ In Swing Districts

New Democratic Ads Highlight ‘Epstein Files’ In Swing Districts

Looking ahead to 2026 midterms, ad campaign seeks to capitalize on Republican tensions.

County Executive David Crowley Confirms He Will Run for Governor

County Executive David Crowley Confirms He Will Run for Governor

Milwaukee official is second Democrat to enter race.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Is First Dem To Announce Gubernatorial Bid

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Is First Dem To Announce Gubernatorial Bid

Rodriguez's announcement kicks off what is expected to be a fierce Democratic primary for governor

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.

Murphy’s Law: Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Murphy’s Law

Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?

Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.

U.S. DOJ Hasn’t Gotten Wisconsin Voter Data It Requested

U.S. DOJ Hasn’t Gotten Wisconsin Voter Data It Requested

Why the delay? State law would require it to pay $12,500 for data.

Trump Tariffs Hurting Wisconsin Foreign Trade, Business Relationships

Trump Tariffs Hurting Wisconsin Foreign Trade, Business Relationships

Tonnage through the Port of Milwaukee down 30% through early 2025.

Murphy’s Law: The Mystery of Bill Berrien
Murphy’s Law

The Mystery of Bill Berrien

Republican candidate for governor seems to have come from nowhere. Why the secrecy?

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Anti-Trump Protests Take Place In Wisconsin

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Anti-Trump Protests Take Place In Wisconsin

Wisconsinites join nationwide protests on 5th anniversary of Georgia congressman John Lewis' death.

How Wisconsin Businesses Are Navigating Tariffs

How Wisconsin Businesses Are Navigating Tariffs

Changing tariffs and shifting trade negotiation deadlines have created challenges for Wisconsin companies importing and exporting goods.

Fundraising No Show Grows Speculation Rebecca Bradley Isn’t Running For Reelection

Fundraising No Show Grows Speculation Rebecca Bradley Isn’t Running For Reelection

Conservative Supreme Court justice's term ends in 2026.

New Fundraising Numbers Could Indicate Evers’ Reelection Decision

New Fundraising Numbers Could Indicate Evers’ Reelection Decision

But while Republican challengers build their war chests, Evers could quickly refill his coffers.

Will the ‘Trump Tax’ Hurt Wisconsin?

Will the ‘Trump Tax’ Hurt Wisconsin?

New Democratic website lists what it says are costs for each state.

Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid

Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid

And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.

The State of Politics: A Tale of Two Cities
The State of Politics

A Tale of Two Cities

Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.

Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion

Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion

Plans to close Chemical Safety Board, which investigated explosion in Superior.

New Trump Rule Bans Undocumented Immigrant Families From Head Start

New Trump Rule Bans Undocumented Immigrant Families From Head Start

Wisconsin Head Start director says change will have 'chilling effect' on program.

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'

Former Wisconsin Congressman Is Interim NASA Director

Former Wisconsin Congressman Is Interim NASA Director

To infinity and beyond for Sean Duffy, who adds to Secretary of Transportation responsibilities.

Milwaukee’s Beaches Had Polluted Water For More Than Half of 2024

Milwaukee’s Beaches Had Polluted Water For More Than Half of 2024

Sampling found 77 percent of Wisconsin's Great Lakes beaches had high levels of E. coli, but danger was often transient.

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Ex-Navy SEAL promises a Trump-style 'shakeup' of Madison.

Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts

Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts

Big Beautiful Bill cuts federal funds for contraception, cancer screening, STD care.

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.

City Hall: Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns
City Hall

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Murphy’s Law

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.

Back in the News: Wisconsin’s 150 Ginseng Growers Slammed By Tariffs
Back in the News

Wisconsin’s 150 Ginseng Growers Slammed By Tariffs

'I'm fighting in a trade war,' laments the top producer.

Op Ed: What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin
Op Ed

What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin

Could another Bernie Sanders-backed, young Democrat defeat Rep. Van Orden?

The State of Politics: The Rise of Jill Karofsky
The State of Politics

The Rise of Jill Karofsky

From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.

Federal Judge Halts Job Corps Shutdown

Federal Judge Halts Job Corps Shutdown

Judge finds U.S. Department of Labor likely violated the law.

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.

Trump Budget Would Ax Funds for State’s After-School Learning Centers

Trump Budget Would Ax Funds for State’s After-School Learning Centers

They serve 20,000 students at 168 sites in high-poverty districts across Wisconsin.

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

Murphy’s Law: The Professors Are the Enemy
Murphy’s Law

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Iran Bombing

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Iran Bombing

Republicans back Trump's attack, Democrats say approval from Congress needed.

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

'What people have to understand... the immigrants …came here legally.'

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.

Transportation: County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Transportation

County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts

Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.

Murphy’s Law: Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
Murphy’s Law

Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?

There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.

Data Wonk: How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself
Data Wonk

How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself

His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador

ICE reportedly denied her request to remain in US while visa application pending.

Murphy’s Law: Trump’s Flip-Flop on Immigrants Impacts Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

Trump’s Flip-Flop on Immigrants Impacts Wisconsin

His stop and start on ICE raids affects restaurants, dairy industry, hotels and more.

12,000 Join Milwaukee’s ‘No Kings’ Protest

12,000 Join Milwaukee’s ‘No Kings’ Protest

And huge turnout in Madison in nationwide protest against President Trump.

Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair

Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair

Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'

Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’

Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’

Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.

Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case

Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case

At issue are U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment and separation of powers.

Transportation: Milwaukee County Seeking $25 Million Federal Grant For Road Safety
Transportation

Milwaukee County Seeking $25 Million Federal Grant For Road Safety

Grant could fund road safety interventions in multiple cities.

‘No Kings’ Protests Will Be Held Across Wisconsin Saturday

‘No Kings’ Protests Will Be Held Across Wisconsin Saturday

Nationwide protests are designed to counter President Trump's military parade.

Milwaukee Construction Costs Growing Faster Than National Average

Milwaukee Construction Costs Growing Faster Than National Average

Tariffs pushing costs up across the United States.

Wisconsin Lawmakers, Industry Experts Share Concerns About ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Preempting AI Regulation

Wisconsin Lawmakers, Industry Experts Share Concerns About ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Preempting AI Regulation

Budget reconciliation bill in Congress would restrict states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence.

Wisconsin Republicans Condemn Evers for Supporting California Governor

Wisconsin Republicans Condemn Evers for Supporting California Governor

Joins other governors backing Gov. Newsom, bashing President's 'abuse of power.'

Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues Elon Musk for Election Bribery

Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues Elon Musk for Election Bribery

Accusing him of 'brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote' in April election.

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Trump Use of Military in L.A.

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Trump Use of Military in L.A.

Decision defies wishes of California's governor

Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security

Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security

There were 22 threats against judges in just the first three months of this year.

Hundreds in Milwaukee Protest ICE Arrests, Trump’s Use of Military

Hundreds in Milwaukee Protest ICE Arrests, Trump’s Use of Military

March comes as anti-ICE protests continue in Los Angeles, other U.S. cities.

Immigrant Framed In Trump Threat Gets Bail

Immigrant Framed In Trump Threat Gets Bail

Man framed by local robbery suspect granted bail at immigration hearing.

MKE County: Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts
MKE County

Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts

Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.

Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood

Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood

Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.

Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain

Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain

Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'

Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan

Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan

Her lawyers say she's immune from prosecution for allegedly obstructing ICE agents.

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