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Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November

Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November

Process improvement, decisive victory from Chris Taylor thwart any late-nght theatrics.

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Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November

Process improvement, decisive victory from Chris Taylor thwart any late-nght theatrics.

Incumbents Sweep County Board Elections

The next county board will only have one new supervisor after Tuesday's election.

Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Grows Liberal Majority

Taylor's victory over Maria Lazar will give liberals a 5-2 majority on the court.

Milwaukee To Become a ‘Sensory-Inclusive City’

How adding quiet and calming spaces could change city and attract tourists.

WI Delegation Reacts to Trump Threatening ‘Whole Civilization’ of Iran

'I do not want to see us blowing up civilian infrastructure,' Sen. Ron Johnson says.

Progress Stalls for Women Corporate Leaders

Trump’s backlash against diversity hurting Wisconsin companies.

Milwaukee Teachers Union Calls on MPS to Reverse Staff Cuts

Action comes 'at the expense of our students, our classrooms, our school communities.'

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Releasing Funds to Combat PFAS Pollution

Finally $125 million released to protect drinking water from toxic 'forever chemicals.'

Early Vote Down 50% Compared to 2025 WI Supreme Court Race

Another liberal vs conservative contest, but so low profile it's almost sleepy.

Federal Judge Won’t Vacate Dugan Conviction

Judge Lynn Adelman denies motions for new trial and to overturn conviction.

Sup. Vincent Faces Challenge in Heated Race for District 11

Incumbent supervisor has filed legal charges against her opponent Ryan Antczak.

Who Do You Trust to Conduct Elections Fairly?

Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.

GOP Legislators Criticize UW Regents, Defend Jay Rothman

Opposing effort to oust UW leader. Gov. Evers say it's up to board. 'It's their call.'

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Progress Stalls for Women Corporate Leaders

Trump’s backlash against diversity hurting Wisconsin companies.

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.

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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.

How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee

Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.

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What Happened to Tax-Cut Negotiations?

Key negotiators aren't around. After all that talk, the tax-cut looks unlikely.

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.

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