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Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers

Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers

Frustration with deals that appear to favor the financial interests of tech billionaires.

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Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers

Frustration with deals that appear to favor the financial interests of tech billionaires.

Wisconsin Egg Production Down By 57%

Farmers struggling with avian flu, rising fuel and feed prices.

Trump Administration Tries Again to Get Wisconsin’s Voter Registration Data

Emergency motion from US Department of Justice appeals federal court ruling it lost.

Federal Bill May Repeal ‘Roadless Rule’ That Protects Wisconsin Forest

Roads would cross 69,000 pristine acres of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?

Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention

Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.

Tiffany Gets Donation From Business He’s Helping Buy National Forest Land

Concrete supplier would get 14 acres of forest land in Wisconsin's North Woods.

I’m About The Economy, Says Missy Hughes, Candidate for Governor

Economic advisor to Democratic Gov. Evers worked 16 years with Organic Valley co-op business.

We Energies, Oracle Want Looser Financial Protections for Data Centers

Companies ask state regulators to require less collateral for new projects.

Crowley’s New Budget Director Aces First Confirmation Hearing

'A person who likes torture'? Committee backs Nick Sinram, former MPS budget director.

WI Supreme Court Accepts Second Appeal To Redraw Congressional Map

Two appeals use different legal arguments. Conservative justices oppose both.

Anglers Blame Politics As Wisconsin Cuts Back On Stocking Game Fish

With two state hatcheries closed, musky, walleye and brown trout numbers are on the chopping block.

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Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?

Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.

A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy

Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts

Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good

And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.

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The Trump Effect on Wisconsin

The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.

Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?

Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.

The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

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

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The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders

Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.

One in Five Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are Retiring

Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.

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