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How Could Milwaukee Finance A Convention Headquarters Hotel?

And has the Wisconsin Center District had a plan all along?

Data Centers Make Wisconsin The Wild West Of Energy, Advocates Say

Town hall participants decry case‑by‑case approvals and lack of a statewide plan for costs, water and climate impacts.

Wisconsin AG ‘Confident’ U.S. Supreme Court Will Uphold Birthright Citizenship

Wisconsin joined other states in challenging Trump executive order.

ICE Arrests Milwaukee Islamic Society Leader

Attorneys allege Salah Sarsour targeted over pro-Palestinian speech.

What The Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy Ruling Means For Wisconsin

An 8-1 free speech decision raises new questions for state and local bans, but offers a path to rewrite them too.

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Over Trump EPA Mercury Rollback

State, local governments and advocates say looser coal rules endanger public health and waterways.

Evers Calls Trump’s Order Restricting Mail-In Voting ‘Bulls––t’

Governor says the order is illegal. 'We'll see President Trump in court.'

County Officials Disregard Trump’s Climate Policy

Policymakers reaffirm commitment to carbon-neutrality regardless of federal changes.

Republican Report Slaps Attorney General for ‘Partisan’ Legal Fellows

Kaul dismisses GOP lawmakers' claims as 'a lot of nothing.'

Differing With Some Democrats, Evers Vetoes 5 Transgender Bills

Says 'hell no' to restricting gender-affirming health care and team sports access.

Democrats in Governor’s Race Call for Child Care Support

Rodriguez, Hughes have released plans. Every candidate supports the goal.

Three-Judge Panel Rejects Lawsuit to Redo State’s Congressional Maps

But another Democratic suit to remap WI districts will go to trial.

More Than 30 Groups Demand MSOE Cut Ties With ICE

ICE leases downtown facility owned by Milwaukee School of Engineering.

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The Amazingly High Cost of Housing

Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.

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.

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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

Statement on Tragic Death in Domestic Violence Case

Alderwoman Larresa Taylor

Statement on the ICE detention of Salah Sarsour

From Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Alex Brower

Gov. Evers to Take Action on 33 Bills

 

Voters Are Left With More Questions as Lazar Refuses to Give Straight Answers on Abortion, ICE, and Other Key Issues

For Immediate Release Contact: press@americanbridge.org

Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Stop 134 Wisconsin Households From Becoming Homeless, Transfer Newcap Grants

Capable, qualified, and willing organizations stand ready to fill needs of Newcap recipients but await Trump Administration’s sign off

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on President Trumps National Address on Operation Epic Fury

 

Statement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council Immigrant Rights Committee

 

Due Process is Not Optional

Statement Relating to the Detention of Salah Sarsour from Common Council President José G. Pérez and Alderman Scott P. Spiker

Rep. Ryan Clancy Condemns ICE Detention of Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

ISM Reports ICE Agents Detained Sarsour While Leaving His Home on Monday

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