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Republicans Mix Up Black Candidates for WI Governor

Republicans Mix Up Black Candidates for WI Governor

Post on X criticizing Mandela Barnes runs photo of David Crowley.

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Republicans Mix Up Black Candidates for WI Governor

Post on X criticizing Mandela Barnes runs photo of David Crowley.

Where Do 9 Candidates for Governor Stand on Data Centers?

Hong calls for moratorium, Hughes, Schoemann see 'opportunity.'

Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%

All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Discussing his final year in office, objects to immigration crackdown.

Children’s Wisconsin Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

So does UW Health. Both cited federal opposition to such treatments.

Wisconsin’s Refuge Resettlement Agencies Struggle to Stay Open

Facing funding losses, layoffs. Some are resettling South Africans.

Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race

Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany's stand.

Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature

Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?

Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed

15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.

Bill Requires School Rules to Prevent Staff Grooming Students

To prevent sexual misconduct, policies must define appropriate interactions.

Judge Denies DA’s Move To Merge Tearman Spencer Cases

Spencer's attorney says they're ready to take cases to trial.

Van Orden Votes With Democrats on Health Care Subsidies

A 'temporary patch' for a broken system says Congressman. Dems called it 'performative.'

Wisconsin Communities Protest Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

Dozens gathered in La Crosse Friday afternoon. More demonstrations are scheduled in Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton

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Mike White’s Shadowy Role with Summerfest

Co-manager of Summerfest’s private company can’t explain what he does.

Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race

Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany's stand.

The Growing Wealth of Children’s Wisconsin

Raising millions in charitable dollars while executives get rich.

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Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto

Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.

The Red-State Coverage Boom That Congress May End

From Florida to Texas, ACA marketplace enrollment has soared with enhanced tax credits, but failure to extend them could leave millions uninsured starting in 2026.

Life Expectancy in Wisconsin vs. Other States

Hawaii is the leader. How high -- or low -- does Wisconsin rank?

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Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature

Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?

Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges

Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

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Press Releases

WisDems Forced Derrick Van Orden to Vote in Favor of Extending ACA Tax Credits

 

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Passage of Crime Victim Fund Legislation

 

Speaker Vos Statement on Gov. Evers Property Tax Increase

 

Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Big Oil Executives to Proceed With “Extreme Caution” as Trump Plots Seizure of Venezuelan Oil

Senators warn Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips that they should not expect taxpayers to pay for their new Venezuela oil projects

Gov. Evers, Dcf Announce Launch of $65 Million Get Kids Ready School Readiness Program

Thanks to Gov. Evers’ budget investments, Wisconsin’s first-ever entirely state-funded child care program to provide direct payments to providers, free programming for families to get kids ready for school

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for New 2026 Legislative Agenda

Governor urges bipartisan support to pass massive $1 billion property tax relief plan, increase K-12 school funding, lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors and families, cut red tape to help speed up affordable housing projects, support Wisconsin veterans and farmers, and fight PFAS statewide and renew the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, among other key priorities

Supervisor Martin Commends Cutting EDGE Training and Trades Event, Encourages Student Participation

 

Rep. O’Connor Supports Bill Putting Wisconsinites First

AB 840 ensures data centers are responsible, transparent, and ratepayer friendly

Hutton Bill to Curb Soaring Employer Health Costs Advances in Senate Committee

 

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