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Murphy’s Law: Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.

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Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.

Evers, GOP Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Relief and School Funding

$1.9 billion deal includes direct payments of $300 to all income tax payers.

Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

Trump Looms Over Wisconsin Republicans’ Annual Convention

84% of WI Republicans approve of president despite his negative impact on state elections.

The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Tommy Thompson Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor

Thompson's announcement ends any speculation he might run for governor in 2026.

Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours 

Lawsuit by WILL on behalf of Fatty Patty trucks gets temporary restraining order.

Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking

Republican legislators had stalled new rules for years. Dane County judge rules for governor.

New Fine Structure Targets Berrada, Other Large Landlords

Council wants to end alleged 'cost of doing business' landlord operation

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.

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Endorsements

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses Dan Bukiewicz for Assembly

 

Governor Tommy Thompson Endorses Tom Tiffany

 

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.”

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Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.

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?

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The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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.

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Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

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.

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Press Releases

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order, Clearing Way for Legislature to Approve Blockbuster Bipartisan Deal Announced Today

 

Senators Baldwin, Kelly, Young, Scott Call on Trump to Stand Up to China and Prioritize U.s. Shipbuilding at Summit With President Xi

Senators call comes as China’s unfair practices have decimated U.S. shipbuilding industry, hurting American workers and national security

Roys Rejects Backroom Proposal

 

Gov. Evers and GOP Leaders Announce Blockbuster Bipartisan Deal to Invest in Wisconsin’s Kids and Schools, Provide Property Tax Relief Statewide, and Address Rising Costs for Working Families

After months of bipartisan negotiations, governor and Republican leaders announce deal attaining 50 percent special education reimbursement and securing over $600 million for K-12 schools, tens of millions of dollars in property tax relief, eliminating income tax on tips and overtime, and providing up to $600 in direct support payments for working families

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses Dan Bukiewicz for Assembly

 

New Polls Find Voters in Key Wisconsin State Legislative Districts Disapprove of MAGA Agenda, Dissatisfied With GOP Incumbents

 

County Executive David Crowley Celebrates National Small Business Week With New Small Business Supported by Milwaukee County Grant Program

Crowley’s administration delivered $10,000 in grant funding for Twelve29 Lounge in South Milwaukee as part of his Building Bridges small business development initiative

Governor Tommy Thompson Endorses Tom Tiffany

 

As Wisconsinites Celebrate Educators, Van Orden Doubles Down on His Radical Education Agenda

 

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