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Mayor Names New Department of Administration Director

Familiar face being given key city job.

Milwaukee To Install Malcolm X Marker At Site Of Former Home

Plaque will overlook I-43 on-ramp that replaced civil rights leader’s childhood home.

Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations

But Republican legislators still fighting such agency rules despite court rulings.

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Reacts to Attack on Iran

Democrats call Trump's decision to wage war illegal, Republicans defend president.

GOP’s Rebate Checks Won’t Be in the Mail

Evers calls idea a campaign stunt. Wants more school aid and property tax relief.

Man’s Battle to Stay Out of Prison Raises Questions About Probation System

8,100 people in Wisconsin on probation or parole were sent back to prison in 2025.

PSC Requires Alliant Energy to Disclose Data Center Rates

Application's redactions block 'basic functions of open government,' says PSC official.

3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE

Decisions by Dunn, Green Lake and Walworth means 19 of 72 counties have signed on.

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'

Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost

Wisconsin Policy Forum links historic tax decline to weaker K-12 funding and other local services.

After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy

Caucus pairs a new agenda on housing, education and justice with pushback on symbolic floor fights in Madison.

After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock

Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.

JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit

The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.

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How Wisconsin Has Declined

It’s done worse than 42 states in growth of average household income. Why?

Could Democrats Sweep Wisconsin Legislature?

Republicans were expected to hold Assembly, but top analyst calls it ‘a tossup.’

Bryan Steil Becomes Leading Election Denier

The Republican congressman voted to uphold Trump’s 2020 defeat. What happened?

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What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us

Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?

How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage

Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?

How Has Trump Done on the Economy?

Both for Wisconsin and U.S., the data looks much different than he claims.

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GOP’s Rebate Checks Won’t Be in the Mail

Evers calls idea a campaign stunt. Wants more school aid and property tax relief.

How Robin Vos Transformed Wisconsin

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in history had a controversial tenure.

Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

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