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MKE County: Chalk Writing Stirs Free Speech Debate at County Board

Chalk Writing Stirs Free Speech Debate at County Board

Supervisors change ordinances to allow chalk writing in county parks.

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Chalk Writing Stirs Free Speech Debate at County Board

Supervisors change ordinances to allow chalk writing in county parks.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Pushes for Return of LGBTQ+ Option on 988 Hotline

Tours 988 call center in Green Bay, notes rising demand, calls on Trump to revive program.

Gloves Are Off in Democratic Primary for Governor

Democrats attack each other. And did one of them leak story to Journal Sentinel?

National Teacher Apprenticeship Program Coming to Wisconsin

National Center for Grow Your Own hopes to put more educators in state's classrooms.

The Politics of Lt. Governor Position

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

Wisconsin Center District Will Pay Acting Leader $30,000 Per Month

After firing CEO, board chair given leadership post.

Federal Appeals Court Again Rejects U.S. DOJ on Wisconsin Voter Rolls

Trump Administration wanted speedy resolution of suit, federal court says no.

Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?

National shift to year-round 15% ethanol could help growers, but maybe not motorists.

Crowley Courts Wisconsin Voters With Milwaukee Lessons And Union Jobs Pitch

After dozens of forums statewide, he says what works in Milwaukee can lift every town, village and city in Wisconsin alike.

Will Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?

State needs up to 140,000 new homes by 2030, but analysts see only incremental gains from the bill.

Board Confirms Crowley’s Budget Director

Crowley's pick, a former MPS official, faced opposition from unusual mix of supervisors.

Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.

Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement

Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.

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What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

How Tom Tiffany Falsifies History

Stance on Juneteenth Day is part of a pattern of undermining America’s constitution and history.

Democrats Oppose Democratic Rep. Russell Goodwin

Activist wing backs primary opponent to Goodwin. Do Democratic party leaders support this?

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How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.

Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?

The data suggests many still have safe seats. Unless there's a Democratic blowout.

The Trump Effect on Wisconsin

The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.

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The Politics of Lt. Governor Position

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

Race for Wisconsin Attorney General Could Be Very Close. Again

Rematch of Eric Toney against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul will be hard fought.

The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

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