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Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies

Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies

For smaller companies ‘this might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.’

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Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies

For smaller companies 'this might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.'

Not Fired, At Least Yet. Board Keeps Discussing Marty Brooks’ Future

Convention center district CEO's employment likely to end, according to sources.

Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal

69% favored it even if it would cause budget deficit. Legislature defeated tax cut-school aid plan.

As Homelessness Rises, Milwaukee Sees Some Success

Prevention efforts have worked. Milwaukee doing better than many cities.

How Monopoly Power Killed a Key Milwaukee Industry

Anti-union mega corporations led to end of 150 years of meatpacking in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November

Top officials outlined their game plan; it's about key issues and striking first.

Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?

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

ICE Detains Wisconsin Green Card Holder With 2014 Cannabis Conviction

Arrests of green card holders have surged under President Trump.

Supervisors Demand Transparency in Healthcare Contract Fiasco

Crowley administration shrugs off responsibility, supervisor threatens open records request.

SDC Board Members Clash Over Rules After Failed Emergency Meeting

'We don’t get a notice, nor do items we request get placed on the agenda,' says board member.

DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025

Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.

Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks

Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.

Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin

Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.

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The Many Tentacles of Ascension Health

Investment funds, insurance and real estate companies, the nonprofit has lots of subsidiaries and income streams.

Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?

The Lessons of Watertown

How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.

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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.

ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee

How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.

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Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November

Top officials outlined their game plan; it's about key issues and striking first.

Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?

Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

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