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

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.

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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.

League Sues To Standardize Fixes For Absentee Ballot Errors

League of Women Voters says clerks’ differing practices violate Wisconsin’s Due Process protections.

WCD Board Holds Third Closed Session Discussion About CEO Marty Brooks

Documents indicate what is being discussed is changing.

The Questions Wisconsin Reporters Are Not Asking Tom Tiffany

An election denier could be the GOP nominee for governor, yet basic accountability questions remain untouched.

Trump EPA Cuts Could Hit Small Wisconsin Towns Hardest

Rural communities fear higher water rates and delayed projects if loan forgiveness shrinks sharply.

As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading

Executive order follows lawsuits over Kalshi and other platforms in Wisconsin courts.

Ald. Mark Chambers Attempts To Set Record Straight About Midtown ‘Data Center’

Proposal is 'nothing even close' to what is suggested, he says.

Can Trump And A Political Dynasty Still Pick A Northwoods Congressman?

Sean Duffy’s son-in-law has money and marquee backing, but local Republicans are pushing back hard.

Watertown Board Cites ‘Indoctrination’ In Ban On LGBTQ+ Themed Music

Officials say the instrumental work violates a controversial issues policy.

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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.

Milwaukee Pridefest’s Leadership Questioned

Is Wes Shaver a top city leader or a less-than transparent huckster?

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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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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.

Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?

Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.

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