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Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president’s performance shows he’s unfit for the job.

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Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking

There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

Second Vos Recall Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

In 4-2 vote, commissioners said around 188 recall signatures were collected outside 60-day deadline

U.S. Supreme Court Halts Cross-State Pollution Regulations, Impacting Wisconsin

EPA plan aims to protect public health, but the rule has faced pushback from states and industry groups.

See CNN, Fox News Plans To Transform Buildings For RNC

Turner Hall and GATHER will become homes for CNN and Fox News.

Tearman Spencer’s Deputy Criminally Charged With Misconduct in Public Office

Former deputy city attorney Odalo Ohiku charged with misdemeanor.

Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority

Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.

Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing

Milwaukee is 1 of 21 communities to receive grant from new PRO Housing program.

Chief Justice Seeks Probe After Leak of Draft in Wisconsin Abortion Case

Document indicates high court to hear Planned Parenthood lawsuit on abortion rights.

Milwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board

Higher pay and city-wide elections on high-turnout election days would strengthen board.

Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll

Baldwin leads Hovde by at least five points in U.S. Senate race.

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Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?

Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.

Bradley Foundation Has Become Less Local

Much less money for Wisconsin, more board members from outside state.

Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy

Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.

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How Did Politics Affect Covid Deaths?

Data by state shows interesting trend for Wisconsin, the U.S.

How To Make Wisconsin Richer

ALEC's annual 'Rich States Poor States' report is at odds with its own data.

Would Trump or Biden Be Better for Economy?

What the data shows about Wisconsin and U.S. economies.

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Shortage of Lawyers Plagues Northern Counties

New Attorney Retention and Recruitment Committee seeks to address the crisis.

UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues

Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.

Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates

Few rank-and-file delegates from past conventions are included. Why?

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