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WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model

Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase

Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.

The Irony of the Government Shutdown

States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Proposals now head to dormant Senate.

Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills

GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.

Policy Forum Says City Successfully Navigated Budget Crisis, Only To Find Future Problems

New analysis suggests city will need cut spending in future years.

Wisconsin Lawmakers and Hemp Producers Both Want New Regulations on THC

But they disagree on structure.

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.

AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race

Prospective Evers replacement opts out of crowded Democratic field.

Russ Feingold Files Brief Against Republican Effort to Weaken Campaign Finance Laws

Feingold, who crafted campaign finance regulations, is joined by liberal law firm.

Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals

Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.

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The Bizarre Campaign of Bill Berrien

His passion for porno is just the latest issue undermining his run for governor.

Will Data Centers Gobble Up Wisconsin?

Using massive amounts of water and electric power and creating few jobs.

The Remarkable Rise of MOWA

It may do more with fewer dollars than any museum in Wisconsin.

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The Irony of the Government Shutdown

States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.

Why Do Trump and GOP Lawmakers Want More Uninsured Americans?

Cutting ACA subsidies would harm their own supporters.

What Do the NAEP Tests Tell Us About Student Achievement?

Both nationally and locally a notable decline since 2017. Why?

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More Names Surface in Governor’s Race

And a new poll suggests another Democrat should consider getting in.

Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate

Democrats are targeting three Republican incumbents.

State Democratic Leaders Back New House Districts

Would back legislation -- if they win governor's race and control of Legislature.

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