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Murphy’s Law: The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

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The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue

Police use tear gas, rubber bullets against hundreds of protestors at Dane County facility.

State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program

Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?

Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.

Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate

The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.

Build-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say

Federal housing bill backed by Sen Baldwin requires big companies to sell their rental homes.

City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force

Three governments team up to plan for short and long-term impacts of climate change.

WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit

Suit cites state constitution mandate that all children must have access to sound basic education.

West Side Alderman Trades Suit For Stripes At State Basketball Tournament

Westmoreland balances City Hall work with high school officiating.

Cooke Builds Cash Edge On Van Orden As Democrats Target GOP House Majority

Eau Claire Democrat ends quarter with more money in the bank in state’s most expensive House race this cycle.

Report Finds Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Wages in Wisconsin

UW report argues health care costs are a 'pay cut' for workers, burden on businesses.

Wealthy U.S. Rep. Wied Is a Busy Stock Trader

His most recent report lists 25 transactions. Bipartisan bill would ban practice.

We Energies, Kohl’s Paid Zero Federal Taxes in 2025

While making big profits. Trump tax cuts have been a windfall for U.S. corporations.

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The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created

Democrats are winning using rules Scott Walker and Republicans passed into law.

Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race

Quiet campaign didn’t work. Party is in deep trouble.

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Who Do You Trust to Conduct Elections Fairly?

Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.

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.

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Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate

The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.

How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works

Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.

What Happened to Tax-Cut Negotiations?

Key negotiators aren't around. After all that talk, the tax-cut looks unlikely.

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