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Murphy’s Law: Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal

Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal

The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee’s population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?

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Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal

The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?

Marquette Poll Shows Hong Leading, Barnes Second

But results not so meaningful as Rodriguez was still in race and Crowley out when survey done.

Wisconsin GOP Has Raised Millions More Than For Last Midterm Election in 2022

Most of it from Diane Hendricks and the Uihleins. State Democratic Party far behind 4 years ago.

Marty Brooks Makes Scorched-Earth Case Against Convention Center Board

Brooks says Wisconsin Center District owes him more than $900,000.

Former Eau Claire Council President Emily Berge’s Insurgent Campaign for Congress

Hoping to face incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden. But can she win Democratic primary?

Betting Companies Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Ballot Betting

Commission warns such wagers could be a felony. Polymarket and Kalshi cry foul.

Board Resolution Promotes Election Trust

'People should know that elections are transparent and open.' Majority of board backs resolution.

Gov. Evers Calls on Trump to Stop Extending Life of Coal Plants

Warns that federal order keeping aging plants online could cost Wisconsin ratepayers $117 million.

Diane Hendricks Gave $25 Million to MAGA Inc.

Wisconsin billionaire's biggest political donation ever went to PAC supporting Trump.

Democrats Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Absentee Ballot Revotes

Two Democratic governor candidates on ballot dropping out may mean many wasted votes, they fear.

Meet Milwaukee’s New DEI Director

Mary Reed leads new city department with a not-so-memorable name.

ICE Is Asking To Be Sued. Will Milwaukee Oblige?

City Attorney Evan Goyke should sue ICE if its agents refuse to remove masks in Milwaukee.

Mining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit

Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.

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Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal

The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?

Rogers Behavioral Health Getting Rich While Opposing Wisconsin Unions

Nonprofit drives revenues by increasing caseloads, reducing quality of care, workers say.

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How Did Support For Environment Get So Partisan?

Rankings show extreme split on issue. No more champions like TR and Tommy?

Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?

Wisconsin Supreme Court moving slowly toward a decision.

How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.

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Wikler Concedes Democratic Party’s Image Problems

The 'blob' of the Democratic Party organization is the problem, and solution, he says.

How Evers ‘Fixed the Damn Roads’

He got help from Republican legislators and federal pandemic funding.

The Politics of Lt. Governor Position

The governor doesn't pick the lieutenant. And they often don't get along.

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