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Wisconsin Republicans Seek Younger Voters

Wisconsin Republicans Seek Younger Voters

Urgent appeals by old guard at state convention. Polls show age 18-29 voters favor Democrats.

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Wisconsin Republicans Seek Younger Voters

Urgent appeals by old guard at state convention. Polls show age 18-29 voters favor Democrats.

Judge Rules 23 Madison Absentee Ballots Must Be Counted

Overturns ruling by Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Declining Cigarette Use Lowers Wisconsin Tax Revenue

Report notes big shift to vaping, which has much lower tax than cigarettes.

The Lessons of Watertown

How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.

Evers Says School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ at Failure of Funding Deal

Governor said he was assured of Republican support, which Tiffany helped peel away.

Supervisors Call for State Audit of MMSD

Nine supervisors push for audit of sewerage district, citing charges by whistleblowers.

Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?

Wisconsin Hospitals Will Get Delayed Federal COVID-19 Funds

FEMA awards $41 million to state's hospitals for pandemic-related supply, staffing costs.

This Photo Hurt Mandela Barnes in 2022, But Public Opinion Has Shifted

His views on ICE hurt Barnes against Ron Johnson, but may help in governor's race.

Tiffany Warns That Wisconsin Could Turn Into Minnesota

Speeches at state Republican convention paint Democrats as 'radicals' and 'socialists.'

How FBI Has Pressured Wisconsin Election Officials

How does it compares to probes in other states? And what comes next?

WI Assembly Democratic Leader ‘Optimistic’ About Big Wins In November

Why party could score a trifecta, winning both houses of Legislature and governor's race.

Why Tech Colleges Fought Evers-Vos-LeMahieu Spending Plan

System president says the surplus deal shifted money “from one pocket to another” without new support.

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The Lessons of Watertown

How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.

Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl

Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.

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The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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.

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Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?

Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?

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

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