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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.

Wisconsin Hospital Systems Remove DEI Language

Wisconsin Hospital Systems Remove DEI Language

Promises of 'commitment to diversity,' 'equal opportunity' and 'anti-racism' gone.

Legislature’s Budget Committee Unanimously Boosts Clean Water Funding By $732 Million

Legislature’s Budget Committee Unanimously Boosts Clean Water Funding By $732 Million

Wisconsin communities are expected to submit applications for $1.6 billion worth of projects.

Federal Judge Halts Jobs Corps Shutdown, At Least Temporarily

Federal Judge Halts Jobs Corps Shutdown, At Least Temporarily

Judge grants injunction stopping U.S. Department of Labor's plan to shut down vocational schools.

What’s Next For Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader Ben Wikler?

What’s Next For Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader Ben Wikler?

Outgoing party chair reveals next step during luncheon.

After Two Recalls Targeted Robin Vos, State Law Could Change

After Two Recalls Targeted Robin Vos, State Law Could Change

Republican bill would require recall petition circulators to live in Wisconsin.

Trump Administration Shutting Down Vocational School

Trump Administration Shutting Down Vocational School

Milwaukee Jobs Corps Center one of dozens in nation getting shut down.

MPS Teacher’s Aide Files For Stay of Deportation

MPS Teacher’s Aide Files For Stay of Deportation

However, she is not safe from a deportation action by ICE.

Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee

Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee

Accused of robbery, Demetric Scott wanted to get witness against him deported.

Menomonee Falls Transfers $300,000 From Library to Police Budget

Menomonee Falls Transfers $300,000 From Library to Police Budget

Critics say it will cause staff cuts, risk library's county certification.

K-12 Education: Future of MPS International School Uncertain
K-12 Education

Future of MPS International School Uncertain

Serving refugees from many different countries, now facing new rules under Trump.

Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database

Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database

Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.

Federal Agency Finds Great Lakes Tunnel Project Poses ‘Detrimental’ Effects to Water, Wetlands

Federal Agency Finds Great Lakes Tunnel Project Poses ‘Detrimental’ Effects to Water, Wetlands

But the Army Corps says Line 5 project effects would mostly be short-term.

138 Former Judges Support Dismissing Dugan Case

138 Former Judges Support Dismissing Dugan Case

Retired state and federal judges sign court filing calling for dismissal.

MKE County: Milwaukee Man Facing Deportation May Have Been Framed By Prior Assailant
MKE County

Milwaukee Man Facing Deportation May Have Been Framed By Prior Assailant

Is the federal government blaming an immigrant for an assassination threat they know he didn't make?

MPS Teacher’s Aide Ordered to Self Deport

MPS Teacher’s Aide Ordered to Self Deport

Teacher's aide, who is seeking a visa, told to leave country by June 3.

Ron Johnson Says He’s ‘More Tea Party Than Republican,’ Opposes Big Beautiful Bill

Ron Johnson Says He’s ‘More Tea Party Than Republican,’ Opposes Big Beautiful Bill

Senator envisions greater expenditures oversight role for Congress.

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts

NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.

Nurses Strike at Madison Hospital

Nurses Strike at Madison Hospital

First such strike in hospital's history. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard supports strikers.

Transportation: Negotiations Break Down Between MCTS, Union
Transportation

Negotiations Break Down Between MCTS, Union

Transit union says MCTS not negotiating in good faith.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others
Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.

54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump

54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump

New Marquette poll finds 56% approve of border security policies, only 34% on inflation and cost of living.

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.

Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts

Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts

Including cuts in SNAP food assistance, Medicaid for many in Wisconsin.

‘Iron Stache’ Randy Bryce Seeks Rematch Against Rep. Bryan Steil

‘Iron Stache’ Randy Bryce Seeks Rematch Against Rep. Bryan Steil

Democrat lost to Republican in 2018; Steil has held 1st District since then.

The State of Politics: Evers Has a Very Busy Spring
The State of Politics

Evers Has a Very Busy Spring

Governor traveling state, pushing big agenda. A sign he will run for reelection?

Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention

Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention

April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.

Op Ed: Social Security Needs Protection
Op Ed

Social Security Needs Protection

Republicans seek to cut or end it. Our bill would protect and expand it.

New Report Details How Imports Fuel Wisconsin Factories, Hospitals

New Report Details How Imports Fuel Wisconsin Factories, Hospitals

Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzes $40 billion of state imports.

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research

The order's impact on pathogenic research at universities like UW-Madison is not yet known.

Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs

Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs

Republicans in Congress want to implement an 80-hour work requirement, delay changes that would make it easier to maintain coverage.

Trump Won’t Cut Funding To Great Lakes Asian Carp Barrier

Trump Won’t Cut Funding To Great Lakes Asian Carp Barrier

Citing federal funding concerns, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had delayed project.

Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards

Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards

Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.

Murphy’s Law: Racism Erupts in Racine County
Murphy’s Law

Racism Erupts in Racine County

What an ugly incident at high school sports event tells about current state of the nation.

Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE

Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE

GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.

What Are Data Centers? How Will They Change Wisconsin?

What Are Data Centers? How Will They Change Wisconsin?

Will support AI. Just one project could use as much energy as all of Milwaukee.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board

National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.

State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency

State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency

Its board members must examine options, decide its future.

Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

They're 'really flouting the laws and ignoring them,' AG Josh Kaul says.

Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries

Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries

John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze

Gov. Evers says Trump is 'trying to block Wisconsin from receiving the investments we were promised.'

‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Wisconsin congressman canceled online town hall, expected to miss votes.

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