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ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters

ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters

Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.

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ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters

Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.

Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets

Governor backs a $69 million request for FoodShare administration, says 'Big Beautiful Bill' could cost more than $200 million.

Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes

Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.

Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No

Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.

Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses

Producers warn proposed caps and inspections would keep Wisconsin behind neighboring states.

Council Announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ Plan

Seeking to use 'every single city resource' to oppose possible ICE surge in Milwaukee.

What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us

Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?

Bill Limits Rent Hikes in Wisconsin Mobile Home Parks

Democrats seek to preserve one of 'last remaining sources of truly affordable housing.'

Mayor Sidesteps Another Controversial Historic Designation

Property owner objected to designating East Side properties.

Vos Backs Off Demand to Repeal Evers’ 400-Year Veto

Move could advance Republican negotiations with governor on property tax relief.

17 Former DOJ Attorneys Slam Wisconsin Voter Data Grab

Ex-U.S. Attorneys experienced in voter rights cases accuse DOJ of 'fishing expedition.'

After Surprise Loss, Mayor Names New Violence Prevention Czar

Cavalier Johnson goes back to one of the original candidates for the job.

UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump

Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.

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How Gale Klappa Got Rich

21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?

Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day

His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?

GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti

Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?

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What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us

Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?

How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage

Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?

How Has Trump Done on the Economy?

Both for Wisconsin and U.S., the data looks much different than he claims.

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The Legislature’s Revolving Door

Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?

Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks

Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?

Legislators Adjourn in Two Months, Will Any Bills Get Passed?

Republican leaders plan to go home in two months, reconvene in Jan 2027.

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