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Who Will Lead The Universities Of Wisconsin Next?

Who Will Lead The Universities Of Wisconsin Next?

Regents roll out a 25-member search team and tap UW-Superior’s chancellor as interim president.

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Who Will Lead The Universities Of Wisconsin Next?

Regents roll out a 25-member search team and tap UW-Superior’s chancellor as interim president.

Why The VA Says Wisconsin Hospitals Can Hire Even After 30,000 Job Cuts

On Sparta stop, VA Secretary outlines staffing strategy and backs tougher rules on predatory robo-calls.

Prosecutors Ask Court to Disregard Dugan’s New Push for Acquittal

They argue court got it right the first time, when convicting Dugan of misdemeanor obstruction.

Rodriguez Won’t Seek Reelection In Key Southside Assembly Swing Seat

Oak Creek Republican exits redrawn 21st District as Democrats eye a pickup opportunity.

Devil’s Lake Expansion May Be One of Stewardship Program’s Last Acts

Knowles-Nelson funding that protected 700,000 acres is set to expire at the end of June.

Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Ban On Out-Of-State Signature Collectors

Conservative law firm says bipartisan law limiting petition circulators violates free speech rights.

We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming

Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.

How to Solve High Costs, Long Delays for Open Records

A simple reform in state open records law could have big impact.

Watertown Board May Stop School Band From Playing Piece with LGBTQ+ Ties

Music has no lyrics but composer dedicated it to transgender activist.

So Many Needs, So Few ARPA Dollars Left to Spend

A divided council can't decide how to spend remaining federal grant funds.

Cap Times Employees Seek a Union

8 newsroom employees at shrinking Madison news outlet cite its progressive tradition.

Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again

Challenges 2018 lame-duck law giving committee power over how state DOJ settles civil suits.

Council Poised To Reject Unusual Affordable Housing Proposal

Developer wants city approval to convert two 'luxury' complexes to affordable housing.

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Endorsements

Judge Lyndsey Brunette’s Judicial Support Grows to 31 Judges Statewide

New endorsements reflect broad backing from the bench as Judge Brunette's campaign builds momentum

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Judge Pedro Colón

 

Larry Martin, Former Executive Director of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette

Martin: "Wisconsin's legal community depends on a Supreme Court that upholds the rule of law and treats every person who comes before it with fairness and respect.”

Tom Nelson Endorses Kelda Roys for Governor

 

Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces Endorsements From 24 Current and Former Judges in Supreme Court Race

Brunette continues to build momentum since announcing her candidacy last week

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Milwaukee Pridefest’s Leadership Questioned

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

The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor

Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?

Jessica McBride Dumps on Dan Bice

Don’t speak ill of the dead? Not exactly.

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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.

Who Do You Trust to Conduct Elections Fairly?

Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.

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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.

Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate

The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.

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