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As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading

As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading

Executive order follows lawsuits over Kalshi and other platforms in Wisconsin courts.

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As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading

Executive order follows lawsuits over Kalshi and other platforms in Wisconsin courts.

Ald. Mark Chambers Attempts To Set Record Straight About Midtown ‘Data Center’

Proposal is 'nothing even close' to what is suggested, he says.

Can Trump And A Political Dynasty Still Pick A Northwoods Congressman?

Sean Duffy’s son-in-law has money and marquee backing, but local Republicans are pushing back hard.

Watertown Board Cites ‘Indoctrination’ In Ban On LGBTQ+ Themed Music

Officials say the instrumental work violates a controversial issues policy.

FBI Visits Milwaukee County Elections Director

Visit follows reports that FBI is investigating results of 2020 presidential election.

Wisconsin Senate Sinks Bipartisan Tax And School Funding Deal

Evers, Vos and LeMahieu’s retirement-year compromise unravels amid revolt and 2026 politics.

Council Rejects Unusual Affordable Housing Proposal

But one alderman offers fierce dissent and questions concept of aldermanic privilege.

WILL Sues to Block Wisconsin’s Conversion Therapy Ban

Conservative law firm argues counselors have a right to provide Christ-centered therapy.

Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl

Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

LGBT Community Center Returns to Walker’s Point

A historic change and return home for nonprofit facing federal cuts.

Divided Council Reaches Deal on Leftover Federal Pandemic Funds

Twice-rejected proposal gets 10-5 vote of approval from full council.

Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal

'Three lame ducks' reached the agreement? But GOP legislators praise the deal.

The Riches of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation

Led by Sen. Ron Johnson, worth $64.9 million, half of 10 members are millionaires.

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Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl

Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.

Milwaukee Pridefest’s Leadership Questioned

Is Wes Shaver a top city leader or a less-than transparent huckster?

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The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee

How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.

The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

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Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?

Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.

Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?

Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.

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