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Beleagured Housing Authority Picks New Leader

Beleagured Housing Authority Picks New Leader

‘Restoring reliable financial management is nonnegotiable,’ says new director.

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Beleagured Housing Authority Picks New Leader

'Restoring reliable financial management is nonnegotiable,' says new director.

Gas Station Hit With 15-Day Suspension

Council supports action against BP Lisbon after neighborhood complaints.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Postponed

Judge Chris Taylor's campaign says she is ill.

Who Will Build Wisconsin’s Grid for New Data Centers?

American Transmission Company has inside track. Will that cost more for ratepayers?

Why Republican ‘Anti-SLAPP’ Legislation Protecting Media Failed

Wisconsin conservative media blame GOP Sen. Tomczyk, who sued local paper.

After Health Care Contract Fiasco, Board Passes Changes in Process

'We were blindsided by lapses in contracts that are critical,' supervisor warns.

City Okays Police Union Contract Despite Concerns About Costs

First-of-its-kind residency incentive could be expensive, warns alderman.

Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Democrats more excited about voting in April. But many voters haven't made a choice.

Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?

WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.

Wisconsin Joins 20-State Lawsuit Against Conditions on USDA Funds

Anti-discrimination rules on SNAP funding, aid to farmers unlawful, suit charges.

Milwaukee Legislators Call for Traffic Cameras to Save Lives

Legislature didn't vote on bill letting Milwaukee use cameras to deter reckless driving.

City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation

Council is angry. 'This is pretty outrageous,' says alderman.

To Get More SNAP Funds, Evers Signs Bill Banning Soda, Candy

Bill banning such purchases includes $70 million more to administer program.

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Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?

WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.

Utilities in Wisconsin Pile Up Profits

Average U.S utility has 15% profit margin. This could be key issue in race for governor.

The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong

Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.

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Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?

The data is very powerful. First of a series.

How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee

Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.

Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?

The arguments for and against and where things stand.

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Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?

It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.

WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid

Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.

GOP’s Rebate Checks Won’t Be in the Mail

Evers calls idea a campaign stunt. Wants more school aid and property tax relief.

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