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Data Wonk: How Gerrymanders Hurt Both Parties
Data Wonk

How Gerrymanders Hurt Both Parties

Making political parties in state and nation more extreme, unrepresentative.

Sierra Club Finds We Energies Behind On Clean Energy

Sierra Club Finds We Energies Behind On Clean Energy

Report gives We Energies a 'D'; other utilities in state ranked higher.

Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished

Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished

Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.

Groups Petition U.S. Forest Service To Stop North Woods Logging Project

Groups Petition U.S. Forest Service To Stop North Woods Logging Project

Older trees in Chequamegon-Nicolet forest fight climate change, petition says.

Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant

Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant

UAW workers on strike at Stellantis distribution hub.

Five Republicans Move To Impeach Elections Administrator

Five Republicans Move To Impeach Elections Administrator

Meagan Wolfe says legislators willfully distorting the truth.

State Reviewing Milwaukee Business’s Suspicious Use of Pandemic Grant

State Reviewing Milwaukee Business’s Suspicious Use of Pandemic Grant

Owner Cynthia Brown has connections to state Sen. Lena Taylor.

Back In News: County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout
Back In News

County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout

Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.

Milwaukee Renters Face Lead Poisoning Risks

Milwaukee Renters Face Lead Poisoning Risks

City struggles to hold landlords accountable. ‘We have to do something,’ top official says.

Rep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower

Rep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower

Climb comes after Gallagher, a Republican, voted against bill to bring $1 billion in broadband investment to state.

Because Of Income Levels, 12,200 In Wisconsin Will Have Student Loans Forgiven

Because Of Income Levels, 12,200 In Wisconsin Will Have Student Loans Forgiven

Income-based repayment plans adjusted by Department of Education following court rejecting Biden's larger proposal.

National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee

National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee

Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.

No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz

No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz

And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.

New Arts Organization Opening On Mitchell Street

New Arts Organization Opening On Mitchell Street

With a makerspace, artist-in-residence program, cafe, goal is a hub for creative community.

President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee

President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee

Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.

Murphy’s Law: The Strange Life of Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro
Murphy’s Law

The Strange Life of Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro

Wisconsin native charged as co-conspirator for role in devising fake elector scheme.

President Biden To Visit Milwaukee on Tuesday

President Biden To Visit Milwaukee on Tuesday

President will tout "Bidenomics" in advance of GOP debate.

Data Wonk: North Shore Special Elections Show Impact of Gerrymandering
Data Wonk

North Shore Special Elections Show Impact of Gerrymandering

Packing-and-cracking allowed Republicans to keep control of seats that were trending Democratic.

Gov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors

Gov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors

Attorney General Kaul won't say whether there's an ongoing investigation.

VP Kamala Harris Visits Wisconsin To Tout Nokia Bringing 200 Jobs To State

VP Kamala Harris Visits Wisconsin To Tout Nokia Bringing 200 Jobs To State

New jobs are a result of "Bidenomics" says VP at event with Secretary of Commerce, Sen. Baldwin.

Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation Largely Silent On Trump’s January 6 Indictment

Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation Largely Silent On Trump’s January 6 Indictment

But Sen. Ron Johnson, who appears in charging document, says it is another example of "dual system of justice under Biden."

GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign

GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign

After years of claiming early and absentee voting leads to fraud, Republicans change course.

Concerns About Forced Labor in China Delaying Wisconsin Solar Projects

Concerns About Forced Labor in China Delaying Wisconsin Solar Projects

Customs reviews needed for foreign-made panels that sit in Chicago-area warehouse.

State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators

State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators

US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.

Biden Plan Gives 12,000 in Wisconsin $566 Million in Debt Relief

Biden Plan Gives 12,000 in Wisconsin $566 Million in Debt Relief

Department of Education offers $39 billion in debt relief through revised repayment plan.

Marquette Poll Finds Support For Governor, GOP-Led Shared Revenue Deal

Marquette Poll Finds Support For Governor, GOP-Led Shared Revenue Deal

Majority polled also support abortion rights.

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director

3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.

State Awarded $1.1 Billion Federal Broadband Funds

State Awarded $1.1 Billion Federal Broadband Funds

More funding from Biden's Infrastructure Act. 'High speed internet is not a luxury.'

‘They Die So Quickly’ From Fentanyl

‘They Die So Quickly’ From Fentanyl

50 times more potent than heroin, causing more than 1,000 overdose deaths per year in Wisconsin.

Op Ed: Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer
Op Ed

Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer

Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.

The State of Politics: Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?
The State of Politics

Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?

Fate of Meagan Wolfe a high stakes decision for state voters, Republican image.

Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."

Despite Legal Gay Marriage, Wisconsin Laws Still Centered On Husband and Wife

Despite Legal Gay Marriage, Wisconsin Laws Still Centered On Husband and Wife

From birth certificates to court documents, same-sex parents have concerns.

Data Wonk: Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?
Data Wonk

Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?

75 years of data shows greater jobs and economic growth under Democratic presidents.

The State of Politics: Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races
The State of Politics

Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races

State party chair Ben Wikler has led Democrats to victories and has a growing national profile.

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

Speakers call for fair maps by 2024 and Biden and Baldwin victories.

MKE County: $80 Million Emergency Rent Assistance Goes To 22,600 Households
MKE County

$80 Million Emergency Rent Assistance Goes To 22,600 Households

County disburses federal funds, in the biggest eviction prevention program it's ever run.

Data Wonk: Grothman Vs. Biden On Federal Judges
Data Wonk

Grothman Vs. Biden On Federal Judges

Did president not appoint enough 'white guys'? Let's look at the numbers.

GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget

GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget

Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.

Trial For Wisconsin’s Fake Electors Scheduled For Fall 2024

Trial For Wisconsin’s Fake Electors Scheduled For Fall 2024

Jury trial would start two months before 2024 presidential election.

The State of Politics: How Will AI Affect Next Election?
The State of Politics

How Will AI Affect Next Election?

Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.

The State of Politics: Republicans Stall Elections Reforms
The State of Politics

Republicans Stall Elections Reforms

Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.

Murphy’s Law: Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
Murphy’s Law

Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?

The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?

May Day Activists Call For Immigration Reform

May Day Activists Call For Immigration Reform

Activists call for restoring driver’s licenses, in-state tuition for immigrants.

Milwaukee Could Benefit From DNC in Chicago

Milwaukee Could Benefit From DNC in Chicago

Visit Milwaukee hopes for side tourism to this city by Democratic convention goers.

Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection

Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator makes it official, she will seek third term.

After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

University closing in May. President Dan Scholz calls closure 'devastating' but unavoidable.

State Needs More Skilled Workers for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

State Needs More Skilled Workers for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

WEDC report says state could become a global hub for electric vehicles, but it needs more workers.

The Life and Times of Dan Kelly

The Life and Times of Dan Kelly

Supreme Court candidate says he is 'boring,' not political. His life and record tell a different story.

Data Wonk: Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?
Data Wonk

Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?

A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.

Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay

Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay

Suit by Wisconsin Senate and Sen. Jacque challenges City Hall audio recording system.

The State of Politics: Will Mike Gallagher Challenge Baldwin?
The State of Politics

Will Mike Gallagher Challenge Baldwin?

U.S. Senator Baldwin seeks reelection in 2024. Republican Rep. Gallagher's star turn in Washington helps build his profile.

Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal

Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal

Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?

Trump Recount Attorney Reappointed To Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Committee

Trump Recount Attorney Reappointed To Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Committee

Jim Troupis advised Trump on fake electors' shame.

Bill For Gableman’s Election Investigation Now Nearly $2.5 Million

Bill For Gableman’s Election Investigation Now Nearly $2.5 Million

Court judgment against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos adds $135,000 to cost.

New Port Director Shatters Glass Ceiling, Breaks Color Barrier

New Port Director Shatters Glass Ceiling, Breaks Color Barrier

Jackie Q. Carter is new director of Port Milwaukee.

Evers Proposes Elections Law Changes

Evers Proposes Elections Law Changes

Including automatic voter registration, counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, and new Office of Election Transparency.

The State of Politics: Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable
The State of Politics

Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable

Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.

Sen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare

Sen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare

After being called out by President Biden, Johnson called Social Security a "ponzi scheme."

Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin

Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin

His speech in Madison suburb stands up for Social Security, unions and family supporting jobs.

State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year

State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year

Nationally new record set, with 12% increase, up to 16.3 million people enrolled.

Murphy’s Law: New State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors
Murphy’s Law

New State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors

Brian Schimming went on talk radio to defend ‘peaceful protests’ at January 6 Capitol riot.

City Hall: Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
City Hall

Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership

Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.

Federal CHIPS Act Could Reduce State Manufacturers’ Shortage

Federal CHIPS Act Could Reduce State Manufacturers’ Shortage

'Every single product we ship will have at least one semiconductor.'

More Than 1,000 at State Capitol Abortion Rally

More Than 1,000 at State Capitol Abortion Rally

March on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade draws attention to state Supreme Court race.

Racine Is The Center of State’s Election Conspiracy Universe

Racine Is The Center of State’s Election Conspiracy Universe

The unproven claims and legal challenges continue. How did Racine become ground zero?

City Hall: Jackie Q. Carter Named New Port Director
City Hall

Jackie Q. Carter Named New Port Director

Carter would set many firsts if confirmed by council.

Green Bay, Fox Valley Want Passenger Rail

Green Bay, Fox Valley Want Passenger Rail

Municipal leaders ask federal authorities to consider rail line from Milwaukee to Green Bay.

Op Ed: Kaul Should Charge Ron Johnson, 10 Fake Electors
Op Ed

Kaul Should Charge Ron Johnson, 10 Fake Electors

Illegal efforts to overturn 2020 election should be prosecuted by Attorney General.

MKE County: Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County
MKE County

Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County

Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.

Murphy’s Law: State Is Far Behind on Electric Vehicles
Murphy’s Law

State Is Far Behind on Electric Vehicles

And charging stations. Will federal funding provide enough of a boost?

Wisconsin GOP Chair Expressed Concern About Fake Electors Plan, Then Joined In

Wisconsin GOP Chair Expressed Concern About Fake Electors Plan, Then Joined In

Andrew Hitt said Trump's advisors were "up to no good" in text, January 6 Committee report reveals.

Feds Buying $350 Million Great Lakes Icebreaker

Feds Buying $350 Million Great Lakes Icebreaker

Part of $858 billion defense bill. Endorsed by Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Gallagher as way to improve Wisconsin shipping.

Data Wonk: All About Wisconsin’s ‘Zuckerbucks’
Data Wonk

All About Wisconsin’s ‘Zuckerbucks’

If anything the funding helped Trump, election data suggests. So why are Republicans angry?

Murphy’s Law: Inside the State’s Conservative Bubble
Murphy’s Law

Inside the State’s Conservative Bubble

The not-very-surprising views of Mike Nichols and the Badger Institute.

Gwen Moore Talks About Wealth Inequity

Gwen Moore Talks About Wealth Inequity

House committee she serves on produces 30-minute documentary, 'Grit & Grace,' exploring the problem.

Wisconsin Advocates Urge Congress to Pass Maternal Health Care

Wisconsin Advocates Urge Congress to Pass Maternal Health Care

Pushing for three maternal health care provisions in year-end omnibus bill.

Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors

Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors

Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.

Baldwin Calls on Biden To Require Rail Sick Days

Baldwin Calls on Biden To Require Rail Sick Days

Joins 14 senators, Rep. Mark Pocan, 51 other House members asking for executive order.

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'

The State of Politics: Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights
The State of Politics

Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights

Democrats ending our neighboring state's key role in helping pick presidents.

MKE County: County Clerk Subpoenaed in Federal Criminal Probe of Trump
MKE County

County Clerk Subpoenaed in Federal Criminal Probe of Trump

DOJ seeks communications from Trump campaign seeking to overturn 2020 election.

Op Ed: The War Over Democracy Isn’t Over
Op Ed

The War Over Democracy Isn’t Over

Both nationally and in Wisconsin there will be more attempts to undermine elections.

LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Sen. Baldwin’s Marriage Act Is A Relief

LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Sen. Baldwin’s Marriage Act Is A Relief

But concern still expressed over narrow support, religious exemptions.

Op Ed: New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency
Op Ed

New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency

And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.

Data Wonk: Trump, Evers and Urban ‘Cesspools’
Data Wonk

Trump, Evers and Urban ‘Cesspools’

Trump's hatred of cities might help explain how metro area residents voted in November.

The State of Politics: State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’
The State of Politics

State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’

But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.

Sen. Baldwin Says Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Be Passed After Thanksgiving

Sen. Baldwin Says Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Be Passed After Thanksgiving

Senate passed bill Wednesday, House action still needed.

City Hall: Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement
City Hall

Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement

Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.

Murphy’s Law: Billionaire Seeks to Mend Partisan Divide
Murphy’s Law

Billionaire Seeks to Mend Partisan Divide

Democrat David Einhorn, son of right-wing, north-shore Republicans, funds effort to heal America.

Milwaukee Port Director To Lead St. Lawrence Seaway

Milwaukee Port Director To Lead St. Lawrence Seaway

Tindall-Schlicht to oversee U.S. portion of seaway linking Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean.

Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes

Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes

Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.

Trump Effort Seeks to Oust Robin Vos

Trump Effort Seeks to Oust Robin Vos

In robocall for write-in candidate Adam Steen in Assembly race, Trump calls Vos a 'horrendous RINO.'

No Major Issues on Election Day, State Officials Say

No Major Issues on Election Day, State Officials Say

Election going smoothly, despite 'exceptional number' of observers at Milwaukee polls.

Murphy’s Law: Michels, Johnson Are Threats to Democracy
Murphy’s Law

Michels, Johnson Are Threats to Democracy

Both have engaged in or plan actions to overthrow democratic elections.

Bernie Sanders Barnstorms Wisconsin

Bernie Sanders Barnstorms Wisconsin

Democrat Socialist campaigns for state Dems in four college towns: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison and Oshkosh.

Barnes Calls Johnson a ‘Danger To This State’

Barnes Calls Johnson a ‘Danger To This State’

Democratic challenger for U.S. Senate blasts Johnson, Trump in speech to Rotary Club.

Toney Highlights Crime in Attorney General Race

Toney Highlights Crime in Attorney General Race

Republican challenger pushes to handle local Milwaukee crimes, chases election fraud.

Murphy’s Law: Has Michels Abandoned Trump?
Murphy’s Law

Has Michels Abandoned Trump?

Or has Trump abandoned Michels in governor's race? The silence is deafening.

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