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Child Marriage With Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin

Child Marriage With Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin

297 teens aged 16 and 17 got married in last decade. Republicans oppose bill to change this.

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Child Marriage With Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin

297 teens aged 16 and 17 got married in last decade. Republicans oppose bill to change this.

Convention Center CEO Faces Pivotal Vote After Office Is Emptied Out

Wisconsin Center District board schedules 'action item' on employment of CEO Marty Brooks.

Kirk Bangstad, Brett Hulsey, Others Fall Short of Ballot Requirements

333 people in state filed nomination papers. Some lacked enough signatures to run.

City Will Pay Family of Woman Run Over By Police Vehicle

But council member objects to morality of state law capping payout at $250,000.

Some Wisconsin Communities Dropping Flock Surveillance

Citing privacy concerns, Dane County, Appleton, Oshkosh, 4 other communities drop contracts.

President Trump Coming to Wisconsin

Visiting state on Friday to campaign for Wisconsin Republicans like Tom Tiffany.

Francesca Hong Sued Over Credit Card Debts

Campaign of Democratic candidate for governor say debt arose from business expenses.

US Postal Service Proposes Big Changes for Mail-In Voting

But WI Elections Commission members say proposal may not survive legal challenges.

Judge Listens to Arguments As Dugan Case is Reopened

Dugan case descends into arguments over the interpretation of a single word.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Revisits Recusal Rules

Will hear from members of public. Current rules were written by a business lobby.

Wisconsin Legislators Oppose Utilities’ Push for No-Bid Power Line Projects

Competitive proposals will help ratepayers, lower costs, foster innovation, they argue.

Assembly Speaker Vos Vows to Try Again on Failed Tax Cut Deal

Marquette poll found 80% in state survey said Legislature should have passed the bill.

Wisconsin Center CEO Clears Out Office Amid Closed-Door Board Talks

Marty Brooks has packed up, hurting morale, leaving WCD staff 'nowhere to turn,' manager says.

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Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good

And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.

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?

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The Trump Effect on Wisconsin

The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.

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.

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One in Five Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are Retiring

Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.

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?

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Press Releases

Donald Trump’s Disastrous Agenda for Wisconsin’s Dairyland

 

Wisconsin Republicans Vote Against Ending the War in Iran

 

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Provides Update on MCTS Fiscal and Organizational Progress

 

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Warns of Emerging “Big Brother” Infrastructure

 

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans From Being Scammed by Claims Sharks

The SAFEGUARD Veterans Act would combat predatory companies targeting veterans and their benefits

Sen. Kelda Roys Unveils Bold Energy Platform

Plan will lower costs, clean up our air, protect our water, and stand up to big tech, including an executive order to protect communities from data centers

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $47.8 Million in Competitive Awards for Multifamily Housing Tax Credit Developments

 

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs New Legislation Authorizing Reckless Driving Vehicles to Be Impounded

 

Missy Hughes Commits to Opting Into Federal Tax Credit Program to Keep Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Wisconsin to Support Our Schools

Following The Failure Of The Budget Surplus Deal That Would Have Provided Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Wisconsin Schools, Missy Hughes Has Pledged As Governor To Opt Into The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit That Will Deliver Critical Resources Wisconsin’s Students

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