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Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?

Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?

Tom Tiffany has pushed federal bill. Some local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.

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Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?

Tom Tiffany has pushed federal bill. Some local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.

Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19

Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.

Fake Polls, Real Polls Muddled Wisconsin Governor’s Race

None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.

Two Republican Election Deniers Lost Primaries for WI Legislature

Angie Sapik and Scott Harbridge, who was backed by Sean Duffy, lose in northern Wisconsin.

Tiffany’s Vote for 2025 Medicaid Cuts Could Be Issue in Race for Governor

45,000 people in Wisconsin lost health coverage. 'Biggest cut we've ever seen in this country.'

Even With Reserves And Sales Tax, Milwaukee Still Bleeds Red Ink

New forecast from Comptroller Bill Christianson offers alarming view of city's long-term fiscal future.

Ron Johnson’s War On Vaccines

He's run 5 senate committee hearings in the last year spreading crackpot theories and disinformation.

Data Centers a Hot Issue As Governor’s Race Takes Off

Who will be tougher and smarter on data centers, Crowley or Tiffany?

Wisconsin to Hold Hearings on Commuting Sentences for Prisoners

Poll shows majority in the state support clemency for some offenders.

Wisconsin Democrats Sue to Boot Republican From Key State Senate Race

Lawsuit claims Michele Magadance Skinner is a Georgia resident and can't hold office in Wisconsin.

State Will Spend $905,000 to Help Conserve 1,250 Acres in North Woods

Natural Resources Board approves acquisition of conservation easement from Uihlein family trust.

10 Years After Unrest, Faith Leaders Optimistic About Sherman Park

Envisioning 'a strong, vibrant' neighborhood 'where all residents can flourish.'

How Republicans Helped Elect Crowley

They spent millions to help Hong win Democratic primary for governor, then began attacking her.

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Endorsements

Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Endorses County Executive David Crowley for Governor

 

Ismael Luna Unites Broad Coalition Ahead of District 8 Primary

From community clean-ups to “Know Your Rights” education, Luna’s campaign heads into Election Day focused on delivering results for South Side families

Vote for Ismael Luna for Wisconsin’s 8th Assembly District

"This is a chance we cannot let pass us by"

Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Chair Sen. Dora Drake Endorses David Crowley for Governor

 

SEIU Wisconsin, PDA and YPDA Endorse Francesca Hong for Governor

Healthcare and service workers, young organizers and grassroots progressives unite behind Hong’s campaign to create permanent affordability for working people.

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Fake Polls, Real Polls Muddled Wisconsin Governor’s Race

None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.

How Republicans Helped Elect Crowley

They spent millions to help Hong win Democratic primary for governor, then began attacking her.

Crowley Is Only One Who Could Beat Hong

It’s a two-person race. Can the county executive make up the gap in one week?

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Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19

Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.

Most Republicans Support Raising the Minimum Wage

Why don't Republican politicians like Tom Tiffany and Wisconsin legislators?

The Economics of the Minimum Wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?

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What Wisconsin Primary Fight Means for 8 Democrats

Lots of losers in race for governor. How does it affect their political future?

Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor

From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.

What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?

He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.

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Press Releases

Gov. Evers Announces Award of Over $19.7 Million to Support Infrastructure Projects in 20 Communities Across Wisconsin

Announcement comes as President Trump poised to gut funding for critical Community Development Block Grant Program in next federal budget, an outcome the governor maintains would be detrimental to Wisconsin communities

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $31 Million to Support 13 Projects Aimed at Improving Air Quality, Reducing Traffic Delays and Congestion

Projects include new multi-purpose bike trails, replacing outdated buses, and installing new traffic signal equipment and other intersection improvement

Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Endorses County Executive David Crowley for Governor

 

Public Demands Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Restore Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

 

Law Forward and Bloc Urge Supreme Court of Wisconsin to Empower Courts to Stem Disenfranchisement

Amicus brief argues Court of Appeals wrongly ignored the right to vote enshrined in the Wisconsin Constitution and improperly limited courts' power to extend voting hours

DOA Deputy Secretary Anne Hanson Named to 2026 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class

 

Wisconsin Conservation Voters to Deliver Petition to Rep. Van Orden and Demand Accountability and Affordability

 

Wisconsin’s Richest Person Maxes Out to Maga Billionaire Trained Jim Croft

 

Gov. Evers, Film Wisconsin Announce First Film Tax Credit Awards, Bolstering Economic Development, Tourism, and Film Industry Growth

More than $1 million in film tax credits awarded to six Wisconsin productions that tell stories about the people and places that make Wisconsin extraordinary

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