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Murphy’s Law: Top Republican Has Turned on Donald Trump

Top Republican Has Turned on Donald Trump

R.J. Johnson, longtime Republican consultant, condemns raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.

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Top Republican Has Turned on Donald Trump

R.J. Johnson, longtime Republican consultant, condemns raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.

WI Secretary of State Campaign All About Office’s Duties — or Lack Thereof

Should it oversee elections? Three candidates for position disagree.

County Covers Flock Cameras

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signs resolution barring Flock in parks.

Milwaukee’s Overnight Parking Permits Suddenly Selling Faster

City's war on habitual parking violators having unintended consequences?

EPA Proposes Shifting Oversight of Coal Ash Landfills to Wisconsin Regulators

Wisconsin has 6 active landfills. Will shift mean less oversight of water pollution?

Will Fox Valley Voters Disappoint Democrats?

Often critical in deciding state elections, it's swung for Republicans in last 20 years.

Will David Crowley’s Pragmatic Record Hurt Him in Race for Governor?

Tiffany, Republicans blame him for problems he inherited as Milwaukee County Executive.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Campaigns for Crowley in Wisconsin

Chair of the National Governors Association stumps state for Democrat.

Crowley Halts Tablet Messaging In County-Run Prison

Jail tablets have become a controversial issue in the governor's race.

Wisconsin Democrats Sue Trump Over Alleged Tax-Funded Campaign Ads

Federal suit says millions in Homeland Security money were diverted to partisan TV spots before midterms.

Republicans Move To Repeal Data Center Tax Break They Once Championed

New bill would scrap a lucrative incentive for data centers that GOP lawmakers pushed into prior budget.

Milwaukee’s Financial Strains Growing, Warns Policy Forum

Annual budget analysis says city has made progress, but rising costs and reliance on reserves threaten long-term stability.

Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule

Nearly $300,000 will support districts as Wisconsin requires a personal finance class to graduate.

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Endorsements

Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Tiffany for Governor

 

Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Tom Tiffany for Governor

 

Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Eric Toney for Attorney General

Statewide Officers' Organization Joins Over 75% of Wisconsin's Sheriffs and the Milwaukee Police Association in Backing Toney

Judge Jack Dávila Launches Re-Election Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge earns endorsements from 25 judges across Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Family Action PAC Endorsements

 

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Top Republican Has Turned on Donald Trump

R.J. Johnson, longtime Republican consultant, condemns raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.

Tiffany Pushes Tax Break That Mostly Helps Wealthy

The truth about the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit.

Journal Sentinel Has Lost 87% of Its Readers

How is this possible? New annual report tells the tale.

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How Successful Has The Trump Economy Been in Creating Jobs?

Graphs of jobs, labor force and manufacturing tell a different story than the campaign speeches do.

The Arguments Against Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Are the current maps partisan? Anti-competitive? Supreme Court must decide.

How Gerrymandered Are Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts?

The data tells the story. Will it help win two court court cases?

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Will Fox Valley Voters Disappoint Democrats?

Often critical in deciding state elections, it's swung for Republicans in last 20 years.

Will Voters Reject Three Constitutional Amendments?

Republicans seek three amendments. Voters have rejected only one in past 30 years.

As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals

A review of the policy proposals each put forward during their time in the Assembly.

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