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Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks

Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks

Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.

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Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks

Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.

Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin

Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.

Judge Block Trump Admin’s Attempt to Get Wisconsin Voter Data

Department of Justice is attempting to obtain confidential voter data in several states.

Why Wisconsin’s Top Children’s Hospitals Still Won’t Resume Trans Youth Care

A federal judge blocked funding threats, but hospital leaders say legal uncertainty and new rules keep services on hold.

FBI Wants to Interview Milwaukee Police Officers Related to 2020 Election

Investigation tied to absentee ballot counting.

EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs

Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.

Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit

An analysis by the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office found it would have created a $2.9 billion deficit.

How The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Hurting Wisconsin

Rep. Robyn Vining says Wisconsinites are already paying the price for Trump law that slashes health spending.

After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church

Community members pack event to hear LGBTQ+ themed work 'A Mother of A Revolution!' performed live.

EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes

Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.

Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?

Mayor Asks Tom Tiffany To Stop ‘Pandering to Dishonesty’ on Elections

Open letter includes an invitation to tour city's election systems, meet with officials.

Council Members Push for MMSD Audit

They nearly blocked reappointment of MMSD commissioners, but back off after closed door meeting.

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Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?

The Lessons of Watertown

How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.

Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl

Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

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The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee

How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.

The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

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Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?

Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?

Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.

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Press Releases

Gov. Evers Encourages Wisconsinites and Businesses Affected by Storms Last Summer to Apply for SBA Disaster Assistance

Federal disaster loans still available for Wisconsin small businesses and nonprofits unable to meet financial obligations due to severe weather last August

Gov. Evers Requests Disaster Declaration From President Trump to Assist With Recovery Efforts After Destructive April Storms and Flooding

Governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA joint preliminary damage assessment determines more than $27 million in damages

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Department of Health and Human Services Propose $2.5 Million in Rental Assistance for Unhoused Individuals

Defying nationwide trends, Milwaukee County has seen a 75% decrease in homelessness in the past 10 years

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day

 

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of EMS Professionals Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

 

Derrick Van Orden Continues to Abandon WI-03 Vets

 

Federal Court Rules for Wisconsin Voters, Rejects Trump Administration Demand for Private Voter Data

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted statewide voter file

W. Hampton Ave. Closed in Aftermath of 5-alarm Fire at Former Tannery Building

 

Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Calling of Detained Wisconsin Resident Salah Sarsour

Senators: “We condemn any attempts by this Administration to use the power of the United States government to unfairly target and punish people for simply disagreeing with it”

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