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Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Calls Judge Chris Taylor ‘partisan.’ But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.

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Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.

Trump Wants to ‘Save’ Great Lakes From Invasive Carp, But Halts Funds

Federal funds for barrier system halted as Army Corps of Engineers reviews projects.

Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?

It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.

Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue

Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.

Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending

With court majority not at stake turnout in April election expected to be lower.

Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?

New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.

Bill Would Let Egg Farm Buy Public Land Amid Bird Flu Crisis

Republicans say the land sale could protect the egg supply; critics call it a giveaway.

Rep. Ortiz-Velez Enters Plea for Disorderly Conduct Charge

Sylvia Ortiz-Velez was charged after allegedly threatening to leak damaging information about colleague.

DOJ Sues Wisconsin For Voter Data, But Legal Experts See A Different Motive

Civil rights law is at the center of a fight some say is really about stoking doubt in election results ahead of 2026 and 2028 races.

Hotel Giants Blast Study Backing New Convention Hotel

Marcus and Jackson Street say a subsidized 650-room project would dilute an already weak market.

$14.6 Million Athlete Pay Plan for UW-Madison Hits Bipartisan Roadblock

Senate Republicans split on funding and NIL rules, leaving bill dependent on Democrats who also balked.

High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power

Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.

Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer

Law Forward asks a Dane County judge to rein in private legal contracts at the Capitol.

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The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong

Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.

How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies

Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.

Trouble at the Milwaukee Symphony

Orchestra running deficits, seeking huge increase in endowment.

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How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee

Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.

Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?

The arguments for and against and where things stand.

What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us

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

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Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?

It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.

WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid

Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.

GOP’s Rebate Checks Won’t Be in the Mail

Evers calls idea a campaign stunt. Wants more school aid and property tax relief.

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Press Releases

Gas Prices Skyrocket Around Wisconsin Following Trumps Illegal War With Iran

 

Baldwin, Senators Investigate Social Security Agencys Customer Service Chaos & Disruption of Services

Nearly two-thirds of Social Security employees report customer service has declined in the past year

Lieutenant Governor Candidate David Varnam Responds to Will Martin Donations

 

County Executive David Crowley Declares Snow Emergency for Monday, March 16, 2026

 

Gov. Evers Declares Emergency as State Prepares for Winter Storm

 

Rep. Snodgrass Releases Statement on Bill to Utilize Sate Budget Surplus to Address School Funding, Freeze Property Taxes

Assembly Democratic Caucus, led by Representatives Phelps and Cruz release bill to utilize state budget surplus to address school funding, freeze property taxes

Tom Tiffany, Regular Absentee Voter, Says I Dont Believe We Should Be Doing Mail-in Voting

Records indicate Tiffany has voted absentee 12 times since 2016, according to an official with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. It was not clear if those ballots were cast by mail or in-person at his local election clerk’s office.

Judge Maria Lazar Commits to Wisconsin’s Constitutionally Enacted Voter ID Law

 

Controlling Healthcare Costs Is Key to Local Funding Challenges

 

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