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Murphy’s Law: Taxpayers Still Getting Fleeced by Foxconn

Taxpayers Still Getting Fleeced by Foxconn

Latest deal provides more subsidies. Total cost per job to date is astounding.

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Taxpayers Still Getting Fleeced by Foxconn

Latest deal provides more subsidies. Total cost per job to date is astounding.

Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds

Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.

Trump Left Contraceptives to Rot; Women Pay the Price

As OB‑GYN doctors know: contraception saves lives. Baldwin, Pocan pushing the issue.

The Fight Over Wisconsin’s House Districts

Can they be redistricted in just 4 months? Maybe, but it won't be easy.

New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.

Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown

Several hundred resettled in Wisconsin. 'We are partners who... fought for America.'

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.

Should Police Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones?

Muskego lawmakers proposal would allow law enforcement to shoot down virtually any drone.

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

More than 100 people would be eligible.

Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids

Though most are US citizens, his warnings and reported 'strike teams' stoking fear.

Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin

State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.

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Taxpayers Still Getting Fleeced by Foxconn

Latest deal provides more subsidies. Total cost per job to date is astounding.

Wisconsin Eye Could Go Out of Business

Does it matter? Only if you care about government transparency.

9 Winning Issues For Democrats

Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?

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How Republicans Opened the Door To Redistricting

2011 law passed under Scott Walker could lead to remapped congressional districts.

The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship

An ALEC report on rich and poor states doesn't tell the whole story.

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.

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The Fight Over Wisconsin’s House Districts

Can they be redistricted in just 4 months? Maybe, but it won't be easy.

The Battle Over On-Line Betting

Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?

The Legacy of Tommy Thompson

Former legislator, governor, US Secretary of Health soon to turn 84.

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