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Crowley Courts Wisconsin Voters With Milwaukee Lessons And Union Jobs Pitch

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.

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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.

A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help

New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.

How Wisconsin Plans To Protect Ballots Amid New Trump-Era Pressures

From possible ballot seizures to mail delays, elections officials say planning and lawsuits are ready to go in minutes, not hours.

Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules

Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.

How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.

‘Power to the People’ Over We Energies? Issue Comes to City Hall

First public hearing on proposed city takeover points to 'enormously complicated' process.

Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects

State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.

Axed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year

Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.

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

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

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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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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?

New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders

Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.

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