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Milwaukee Mayor Pushes Early Voting, Absentee Drop-Offs

Milwaukee Mayor Pushes Early Voting, Absentee Drop-Offs

Early voting sites are now open and accepting absentee ballot drop-offs for Aug 11 primary.

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Milwaukee Mayor Pushes Early Voting, Absentee Drop-Offs

Early voting sites are now open and accepting absentee ballot drop-offs for Aug 11 primary.

UW-Madison Sued for Continuing Race-Based Scholarships After Supreme Court Ruling

Conservative groups, including one run by Scott Walker, say university has 20 programs.

Elections Commission Members Back Lawsuit Challenging Its Absentee Ballot Policy

Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen say WEC policy on revotes is at odds with the law.

New Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor

State Navigate poll finds she is ahead by 29% over Crowley and 30% over Barnes.

Complaint Accuses Mandela Barnes of Campaign Finance Violation

Barnes campaign says it followed the law. Complaint filed by attorney supporting David Crowley.

County Prepares for Another Brutal Year of Budget Cuts

Officials planning spending cuts and possible tax increases in 2027.

State Revokes Brewing License for Liberal Provocateur Kirk Bangstad

Minocqua Brewing Company owner has until Aug. 4 to appeal decision he calls 'laughable.'

Why We Support a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers

AI is transforming the economy, but we should not let wealthy corporations dictate the terms.

Madison Police Killing Will Shake Up Democratic Race for Governor

The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?

What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?

He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.

Evers Pushes Trump to Speed up DACA Renewals

Trump's immigration crackdown has put recipients' applications on hold. There are 5,000 in Wisconsin.

Momentum Grows for Madison Police Body Cameras After Fatal Shooting

Proposals to outfit all Madison officers with body cameras have stalled for more than a decade.

Taxpayers Fund Crowley Campaign Security, For Now

Crowley campaign waiting to reimburse county for campaign security until the end of the campaign.

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Madison Police Killing Will Shake Up Democratic Race for Governor

The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?

Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal

The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?

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The Economics of the Minimum Wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?

How Did Support For Environment Get So Partisan?

Rankings show extreme split on issue. No more champions like TR and Tommy?

Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?

Wisconsin Supreme Court moving slowly toward a decision.

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What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?

He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.

Wikler Concedes Democratic Party’s Image Problems

The 'blob' of the Democratic Party organization is the problem, and solution, he says.

How Evers ‘Fixed the Damn Roads’

He got help from Republican legislators and federal pandemic funding.

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