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Gas Tax Holidays Sweep States, But Not Wisconsin

Gas Tax Holidays Sweep States, But Not Wisconsin

Indiana, Georgia and Ohio move to suspend fuel taxes while Wisconsin holds firm at 30.9 cents a gallon.

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Gas Tax Holidays Sweep States, But Not Wisconsin

Indiana, Georgia and Ohio move to suspend fuel taxes while Wisconsin holds firm at 30.9 cents a gallon.

$21 Billion At Stake As Invasive Carp Barrier Sits In Limbo, Democrats Warn

Fishing and boating industries could be hit hard if carp breach the Chicago waterway and reach Lake Michigan, advocates say.

City Peppers Embattled Landlord During Bankruptcy Hearing

David Tomblin and Highgrove's portfolio subject to bankruptcy, nuisance lawsuit.

The Real Cost of Weakening Head Start Standards

Wisconsin advocates warn that slashing federal standards could mean larger classes and less support for kids in need.

‘We Screwed Up,’ Mayor Rescinds Nomination of New Library Director

Jean Darnell will not serve as new leader of Milwaukee Public Library.

Can Wisconsin Recoup Billions In Data Center Tax Breaks?

New analysis says income, utility and property taxes could offset lost sales tax revenue from big projects.

Why Most Wisconsin Write-In Votes Do Not Count

That includes votes for Francesca Hong, who is asking voters not to write her name in.

Milwaukee Hosting International G20 Trade Meeting

Labor unions and free-trade critics respond to global trade leaders visit to Milwaukee.

How These Low-Profile Wisconsin Races Could Reshape State Government

From election oversight to fiscal watchdog plans, candidates want more from treasurer and secretary of state offices.

As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals

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

Despite Lawsuit, MMSD Picks New Private Operator

Jacobs would replace Veolia in 2028.

Donation Lets Madison Put Body Cameras On Cops Two Years Early

Mayor now backs department-wide cameras by 2027, after fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz and rising pressure.

Democrats See Opening In Long-Red Seat Over Data Center Tax Breaks

Rally in River Falls spotlights anger over a $1.6 billion exemption and its GOP author, Shannon Zimmerman.

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The Millionaires of We Energies

While seeking ever higher electric rates since 2020, its 7 top execs were paid $119 million.

Meet Wisconsin’s Richest CEOs

Many of them make hundreds of times more than average worker, new report finds.

County Parks Has Oh So Many Friends

But so little funding. How did this contradictory, messy situation arise?

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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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As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals

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

Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates

Plus: A bonus question for those running for Congress.

Next Attorney General Will Control $219 Million Legal Settlement 

Could spending of settlement cash from Meta and Facebook become issue in fall election?

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