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Despite Record-High Jobs, Wages, Federal Changes Could Challenge Wisconsin Families

Despite Record-High Jobs, Wages, Federal Changes Could Challenge Wisconsin Families

New report highlights possible impact of Trump tariffs, tax bill on working families as economy shows signs of cooling.

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Despite Record-High Jobs, Wages, Federal Changes Could Challenge Wisconsin Families

New report highlights possible impact of Trump tariffs, tax bill on working families as economy shows signs of cooling.

Vance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit

Dems use Pfaff's annual corn roast to to preemptively respond, campaign.

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'

Wisconsin Republicans Reconsider Fundraising, Messaging

After disappointing spring, report pushes strategies to improve turnout, funding.

Democratic Bill Prohibits Concealed Carry on College Campuses

There have been 22 shootings on U.S. college campuses this year.

The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn

Elected as a conservative, he actually sides at least as much with liberals.

Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program

Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care

'We have a slew of abortion restrictions on the books that pre-dated Dobbs.'

US Rep. Gwen Moore Warns of ‘Tyranny’ By Trump Administration

'We are going the way of other sort of oligarchs and tyrannies in the world.'

Mayor Criticized for Process of Choosing Wellness and Safety Leader

After three finalists came before public forum, Johnson chose someone else.

Dane County Judge Won’t Dismiss Case Against Fake Trump Electors

Kenneth Cheseboro, Jim Troupis, Mike Roman face 11 criminal charges.

Some Federal Offices Targeted By DOGE in Wisconsin Still Open

DOGE terminated leases for 16 offices, but several are still open.

Defamation Charges Dropped Against Minocqua Brewing Owner

Kirk Bangstad still faces harassment charge, lawsuit by publisher

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Endorsements

Sarah Godlewski Announces Campaign for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor

Proven statewide leader pledges to fight for working families, invest in our communities and move Wisconsin forward

ATU Local 998 Endorses County Supervisor Jack Eckblad For Re-Election

They know Jack always stands with workers.

Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Taylor has spent her career protecting the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites, including standing up for working families

Two More Southside Progressive Leaders Endorse Supervisor Jack Eckblad For Re-Election in Supervisory District 4

Leaders are latest to join the growing coalition of support for Eckblad's re-election.

Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Baldwin: “Judge Chris Taylor is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on our Supreme Court – fair, impartial, and committed to making sure the law protects the rights and freedoms of everyone”

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Top Ascension Executives Earn $44.3 Million

How tax-exempt health care group cuts costs to help its for-profit companies.

Why the Pathfinders Union Struggle Matters

Workers at many nonprofits are under-paid and overworked, with high turnover.

Highest Paid WI CEO Got $23.8 Million in 2024

New report's stunning numbers. Which 11 WI CEOs got more than $10 million?

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How The Minimum Wage Declined

40 years ago it was worth three times more. What happened?

State Getting More Liberal, More Conservative

Elections data shows red and blue areas diverging even more.

Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession

She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?

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Primaries Let Voters Pick Governor Candidates

How many candidates will run? The list looks long.

A Big Year for Purged Voters

WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.

Texas Reps Fleeing State Similar to 2011 Wisconsin Dem Exodus

Texas Democratic U.S. representatives trying to block gerrymander vote, Wisconsin state senators tried the same with Act 10.

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