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The State of Politics: The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking

The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking

Passing constitutional amendments and seeking muscular high court rulings.

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The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking

Passing constitutional amendments and seeking muscular high court rulings.

UW-Madison Staff Mobilize Against Federal Attacks 

Federal funding cuts damaging, can't be replaced by private dollars, they say.

Parties Divided on Judge Dugan’s Arrest

An attack on judicial independence or a sign no one is above the law?

County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan

Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

"The tire lady" is sick of bad actors trashing her aldermanic district. Her colleagues agree.

Supervisors Will Work On Plan for Sheriff Review Board

Key supervisor wants to work out details in time for 2026 budget process, while sheriff is pursuing her own board.

Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI

Dugan was being investigated for alleged role in helping individual avoid ICE agents.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Trump To Address Federal Data Sharing Dispute Impacting Veterans

Lawmakers want to use data tool to help veterans connect to benefits.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Discuss Pro-Nuclear Energy Bills

GOP bills would conduct nuclear siting study, convene nuclear conference in Madison

GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’

Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.

Gift From Herb Kohl Philanthropies Fuels Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Efforts

Community Development Alliance leading effort to create 42 homes for early childhood educators.

New Student Loan Rules Could Affect 725,000 Wisconsin Borrowers

Trump administration will begin collections on student loans in default on May 5.

Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE

Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.

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Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE

Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.

Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit

An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?

Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?

WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.

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Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?

The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.

Foreign Tariffs Targeting Wisconsin’s Red Counties

Nationally and in Wisconsin Republicans voters far more likely to be hurt.

Measuring Trump’s Approval Rating

Declining both nationally and in Wisconsin. By how much?

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The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking

Passing constitutional amendments and seeking muscular high court rulings.

Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets

Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.

Why Is Constitutional Amendment On the Ballot?

Photo ID is already the law. Why is constitutional amendment needed?

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