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Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb

Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb

City grappling with limits of state regulations, attempting to improve transparency.

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Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb

City grappling with limits of state regulations, attempting to improve transparency.

Democratic Treasurer Hopefuls Pitch Rural Turnout And Tougher Watchdog Role

Helmenstine and Xiong say they can energize small-town voters and challenge GOP incumbent John Leiber.

How A Wheel Tax Increase Could Stave Off Transit Cuts

A 25% cut to MCTS is on the table, Milwaukee County has an option to avoid it.

After 81 Days In ICE Detention, Salah Sarsour Fights To Stay In Milwaukee

Immigration judge in Chicago hears conflicting stories of torture, terrorism and due process in high-profile case.

The Economics of the Minimum Wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?

WI Lawyer Regulation Office May Suspend Law License of Ex-Judge Dugan

A jury found Hannah Dugan guilty of impeding immigration enforcement.

10 Takeaways From Marty Brooks’ Explosive Claims Against Convention Center

Former WCD leader dishes dirt on the board and the whistleblower and explains those $2,000 shoes.

David Crowley Revealed To Have Secret Twitter Account With Crude Messages

His campaign denies he authored worst messages. 'I would never say those things,' Crowley said.

Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal

The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?

Marquette Poll Shows Hong Leading, Barnes Second

But results not so meaningful as Rodriguez was still in race and Crowley out when survey done.

Wisconsin GOP Has Raised Millions More Than For Last Midterm Election in 2022

Most of it from Diane Hendricks and the Uihleins. State Democratic Party far behind 4 years ago.

Marty Brooks Makes Scorched-Earth Case Against Convention Center Board

Brooks says Wisconsin Center District owes him more than $900,000.

Former Eau Claire Council President Emily Berge’s Insurgent Campaign for Congress

Hoping to face incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden. But can she win Democratic primary?

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Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal

The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?

Rogers Behavioral Health Getting Rich While Opposing Wisconsin Unions

Nonprofit drives revenues by increasing caseloads, reducing quality of care, workers say.

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The Economics of the Minimum Wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?

How Did Support For Environment Get So Partisan?

Rankings show extreme split on issue. No more champions like TR and Tommy?

Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?

Wisconsin Supreme Court moving slowly toward a decision.

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Wikler Concedes Democratic Party’s Image Problems

The 'blob' of the Democratic Party organization is the problem, and solution, he says.

How Evers ‘Fixed the Damn Roads’

He got help from Republican legislators and federal pandemic funding.

The Politics of Lt. Governor Position

The governor doesn't pick the lieutenant. And they often don't get along.

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