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Chris Taylor Again Outraises Maria Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Chris Taylor Again Outraises Maria Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate raised 4 times more and spent 6 times more than conservative.

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Chris Taylor Again Outraises Maria Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate raised 4 times more and spent 6 times more than conservative.

Could Save America Act Put Wisconsin Poll Workers in Jail?

Law would imprison election officials who make mistakes for up to 5 years.

Relief Delayed Again for Wrongly Convicted Wisconsinites 

Wrongful conviction compensation bill fails despite bipartisan support.

Evers Approves Workers Comp Increases

With creative veto governor redirects state labor department money to fund it.

Immigration Plummets, Slows Wisconsin Population Growth

Down by 63% in state in 2025 and by 65% in Milwaukee County.

Evers Vetoes Bill to Join Federal Tax Credits for Voucher Scholarships

'Runs roughshod over public education,' governor says. MMAC disagrees.

Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts

State of the City address spotlights housing.

Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025

Number of absentee ballots cast so far is 112,000 behind pace set in 2025.

Milwaukee Continues War on Habitual Parking Violators

Policy is bringing compliance and cash. But concerns remain.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy

Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.

‘You Cannot Bet On an Election in Wisconsin!’

WEC chair warns that betting on outcome of election can get your ballot tossed.

Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session

GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'

Thousands Join Third Round of ‘No Kings’ Protests in Wisconsin

More than 100 demonstrations planned across the state.

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Could Save America Act Put Wisconsin Poll Workers in Jail?

Law would imprison election officials who make mistakes for up to 5 years.

Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?

WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.

Utilities in Wisconsin Pile Up Profits

Average U.S utility has 15% profit margin. This could be key issue in race for governor.

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Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?

The data is very powerful. First of a series.

How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee

Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.

Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?

The arguments for and against and where things stand.

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Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session

GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'

Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?

It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.

WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid

Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.

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Press Releases

Governor Chooses Failed, Addiction-First Homeless Policy

 

Wisconsin Servicemembers Report Not Receiving Adequate Care After Being Injured in Iran War

Senator Baldwin demands action from Trump Administration, care for impacted servicemembers

Apprenticeship program enrollment remains on the rise

Statement from Alderman DiAndre Jackson March 31, 2026

WisGOP Response to Dismissal of Democrat Redistricting Lawsuit

Please see the following response on the dismissal of Democrats' lawsuit to gerrymander our congressional districts.

Governor Denies Protections for Women, Girls and Children Harmed by Bad Medicine

 

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Again Vetoes Several Anti-LGBTQ BillsTargetingTransand Gender Nonconforming Kids

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, governor vetoes anti-trans bills surrounded by members of the LGBTQ community

Statement on International Transgender Day of Visibility

From Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Peter Burgelis, and The HIVE Employee Resource Group

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

Mayor Delivers the 2026 State of the City

The Year of Housing is Featured Prominently

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