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Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

The bill’s author believes the current process leads to confused voters.

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Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.

Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye

For 18 year it has provided free, unedited coverage of Legislature.

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.

The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories

In a politically charged year, which stories were most popular with readers?

Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race

The field is large. The key issue may be electability.

Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?

Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.

Judge Maxine White Retiring in April

Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.

GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues

Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.

Former WI Lawmakers Back Curb on Congressional Stock Trading

2 Republicans and 2 Democrats support Restore Trust in Congress Act.

Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor

No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.

State Audit Finds $896 Million WisDOT Error

Department of Transportation overvalued infrastructure assets.

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

Trump Administration Has Abandoned Local Governments

It's an earthquake, with a devastating impact on so many in Milwaukee.

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Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?

Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.

Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor

No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.

The Remarkable Growth of Mueller Communications

So many happy faces at one-time PR shop. What are they all doing?

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Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto

Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.

The Red-State Coverage Boom That Congress May End

From Florida to Texas, ACA marketplace enrollment has soared with enhanced tax credits, but failure to extend them could leave millions uninsured starting in 2026.

Life Expectancy in Wisconsin vs. Other States

Hawaii is the leader. How high -- or low -- does Wisconsin rank?

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Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

Planes, Highways and Outer Space Keep Duffy Busy

The busy life of the Wisconsin-born Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.

A Wisconsin Political Trivia Quiz

Have a little holiday fun and see how many you get right.

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