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Can Milwaukee Rescue Its Failed Deconstruction Program?

Can Milwaukee Rescue Its Failed Deconstruction Program?

City staff promise a narrowed focus as funding and political patience run low.

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Can Milwaukee Rescue Its Failed Deconstruction Program?

City staff promise a narrowed focus as funding and political patience run low.

Milwaukee Democrats Hold Gala

400-strong gathering of politicos at Italian Community Center, with high hopes for 2026.

Key Milwaukee Leader Weighs In On Chavez Debate

Council President José G. Pérez offers clear stance on what should happen next.

Milwaukee Celebrates First Park Named For Latina Leader

Clementina Castro Park part of a larger trend to recognize female leaders.

State Land Stewardship Program Likely to Expire in June

Senate didn't act on bills to extend popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

National Conservative Group Targets Wisconsin School Board Races

1776 Project PAC, backed by Richard Uihlein, spending 250% more on races this year.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills to Limit Rulemaking, Bar ‘Rights of Nature’

Also vetoes bills to kill 'race-based' programs and regulate free speech at universities.

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'

Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.

Should Cesar Chavez Drive Be Renamed?

Area residents, businesses, politicians react to allegations against late civil rights icon.

Wisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change

Joins 23 states challenging EPA repeal of 'endangerment' finding.

Sheriff, Clerk Of Courts Win Large Pay Hikes

Supervisors back 15% raises but question process, data used to justify salaries.

Oscar-Winning Russian Documentary Takes on Putin

'Mr. Nobody Against Putin,' now showing at the Oriental, is quietly devastating.

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Utilities in Wisconsin Pile Up Profits

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

The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong

Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.

How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies

Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.

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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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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.

GOP’s Rebate Checks Won’t Be in the Mail

Evers calls idea a campaign stunt. Wants more school aid and property tax relief.

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