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DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025

DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025

Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.

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DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025

Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.

Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks

Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.

Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin

Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.

Judge Block Trump Admin’s Attempt to Get Wisconsin Voter Data

Department of Justice is attempting to obtain confidential voter data in several states.

Why Wisconsin’s Top Children’s Hospitals Still Won’t Resume Trans Youth Care

A federal judge blocked funding threats, but hospital leaders say legal uncertainty and new rules keep services on hold.

FBI Wants to Interview Milwaukee Police Officers Related to 2020 Election

Investigation tied to absentee ballot counting.

EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs

Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.

Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit

An analysis by the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office found it would have created a $2.9 billion deficit.

How The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Hurting Wisconsin

Rep. Robyn Vining says Wisconsinites are already paying the price for Trump law that slashes health spending.

After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church

Community members pack event to hear LGBTQ+ themed work 'A Mother of A Revolution!' performed live.

EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes

Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.

Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?

Mayor Asks Tom Tiffany To Stop ‘Pandering to Dishonesty’ on Elections

Open letter includes an invitation to tour city's election systems, meet with officials.

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Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?

The Lessons of Watertown

How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.

Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl

Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

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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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Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?

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.

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