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Democratic Challenger Rebecca Cooke Outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

But Republicans awash in money in 1st and 7th congressional districts.

The Return of WisconsinEye

Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN resumes coverage at state Capitol after legislators okay funding.

Wisconsin Democrats Announce Bill to Legalize Marijuana

The plan is not expected to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Will County Financial Screwup Affect Governor’s Race?

Opponents now attacking David Crowley for his handling of the situation.

Supervisors Tentatively Approve Suspicious Health Contract

Crowley administration pushes approval though not sure of financial details and employee who oversaw contract was fired.

Crowley Fires Contract Director Over Insurance Debacle

Director was in charge of the lapsed county health care contract that has roiled the courthouse.

Rep. Steil Pushes Election Bill Condemned by Voting Rights Activists

'It will disenfranchise millions of voters across the country,' said WDC leader Nick Ramos.

Sen. Baldwin Demands End to ICE ‘Roving Patrols,’ Masked Agents

Or will oppose DHS funding bill to continue ICE operations.

Trump’s Trade War Slams Duluth-Superior Ports

Port last year had lowest tonnage shipped for all cargoes since 1938.

Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets

More than 1,000 people convened at Cathedral Square Park amid a nationwide call for a general strike.

CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official

Marty Brooks is alleged to have inappropriately touched another prominent Milwaukee official.

‘Red Flags’ Abound in Suspicious $450 Million County Health Contract

Board members blindsided by massive contract. Attorneys warn of 'catastrophic risk.'

Court Rules Trump Can’t Block EV Charging Funding, Preserving $62 Million in Wisconsin

''What the Trump administration did violates the law,' Attorney General Kaul says.

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Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day

His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?

GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti

Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?

10 Takeaways From Governor’s Race Donations

How much money was raised, and from who, tells us a lot about the candidates.

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How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage

Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?

How Has Trump Done on the Economy?

Both for Wisconsin and U.S., the data looks much different than he claims.

Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto

Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.

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Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks

Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?

Legislators Adjourn in Two Months, Will Any Bills Get Passed?

Republican leaders plan to go home in two months, reconvene in Jan 2027.

250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year

April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.

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