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Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again

Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again

Green Bay–area lawmaker ends more than a decade in Legislature but leaves a safe red seat behind.

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Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again

Green Bay–area lawmaker ends more than a decade in Legislature but leaves a safe red seat behind.

Council Members Threaten to Bag New Leaf Collection Policy

Council says policy change was a surprise to them.

Food Truck Operators Rally at City Hall

Demonstration aims to put the brakes on new late-night restrictions.

MPS Faces Rising Borrowing Costs After Credit Downgrades

Lower ratings from S&P and Fitch could make it pricier to fund school projects and refinance debt.

State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools

Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.

The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor

Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?

Confidential Deal Could Settle Civil Case in Joseph Mensah Shooting of Alvin Cole

Two sides in a contentious civil case say they are close to settlement.

Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI

'There’s pretty much bipartisan skepticism, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.'

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.

Severe Storms Push Milwaukee To Change Leaf And Street Sweeping Rules

Climate change, clogged drains and angry residents are driving DPW changes.

Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing

A recent appeals court changed the case law at the heart of Dugan case.

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Law Forward promises to appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

Federal government sues to prevent state regulation of these companies.

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Endorsements

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

State Senator Jamie Wall Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wall: "I'm proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward”

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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.

State’s Utilities Running Scared

After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

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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.

Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?

The data is very powerful. First of a series.

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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.

How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works

Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.

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