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Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?

Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?

Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.

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Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?

Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.

Wisconsinites Support Fee Hikes to Sustain DNR Programs

Majority at public hearings in nearly every county supported higher fees.

Rising Fuel Costs Slamming Wisconsin School Districts

Gasoline costs thousands more than already cash-strapped schools budgeted for.

County Running Out of Budget Fixes, Comptroller Warns

The 'well-being of county residents' is at stake, new report warns.

How Legal Decisions on Abortion Pill Access Could Impact Wisconsin

One third of abortions in state use pills ordered from out of state.

Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor

Liberal activist says no other Democrat strong enough to stand up to Trump.

Ald. Zamarripa Withdraws Ethics Complaint Against Ald. Chambers

Why? Is a separate city investigation ongoing?

Democrats Running for Governor Agree Healthcare Costs a Problem

How to fix this is where there was disagreement at candidate forums.

Journal Sentinel Swallows Disinformation?

An LOL 'leaked memo.' And the Tiffany campaign's cleverness.

Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?

Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.

Conservative Group’s Ads Portray WI Republicans Battling Party’s Leaders

Ads showing GOP state legislators as mavericks reflect public souring on Trump, Vos?

Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts

Trump's budget cut 75% of agency's funding, affects 43 employees in Milwaukee office.

Milwaukee Districts Could Be Affected by Voting Rights Act Ruling

Could US Supreme Court ruling lead to changes in Common Council and school board maps?

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Endorsements

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Judge Pedro Colón

 

Larry Martin, Former Executive Director of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette

Martin: "Wisconsin's legal community depends on a Supreme Court that upholds the rule of law and treats every person who comes before it with fairness and respect.”

Tom Nelson Endorses Kelda Roys for Governor

 

Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces Endorsements From 24 Current and Former Judges in Supreme Court Race

Brunette continues to build momentum since announcing her candidacy last week

State Senator Jamie Wall Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wall: "I'm proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward”

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The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor

Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?

Jessica McBride Dumps on Dan Bice

Don’t speak ill of the dead? Not exactly.

State’s Utilities Running Scared

After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

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ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee

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

The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

Who Do You Trust to Conduct Elections Fairly?

Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.

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Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?

Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.

Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?

Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.

Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate

The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.

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