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Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Third piece of ‘ICE Out’ package gets key endorsement.

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Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.

Mayor Signs ‘Sanctuary City’ Resolution, With Key Caveat

Will Trump administration label Milwaukee a 'sanctuary city'?

Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire

Will finish her term but won't be on 2027 ballot, setting up open race for high court.

Wisconsin Legislators Debate Crypto ‘Staking’ Investments

Should it be legal? Backers cite possible gains. Bankers warn of fraud, consumer risks.

WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid

Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.

Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy

Alleges that New Richmond School District's bathroom policy is unlawful.

Baldwin Talks Trump Tariffs at Textile Factory

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits a Milwaukee company to blast the president's tariffs.

Evers Signs Bills Targeting Grooming, Tightening School Communication Rules

New laws create a felony grooming offense and require all schools to set clear contact policies by September.

History Rocks Tour Draws Protests At Brookfield Central High School

Parents fear partisan agenda as Education Department roadshow stops in suburban Milwaukee.

Man Gets 7 Years For Setting TikTok Fire At Rep. Grothman’s Office

Fond du Lac judge also ordered seven years of extended supervision in the 2025 office fire case.

$2 Billion Job Tax Credit Brings Almost No New Jobs, Study Says

Wisconsin data show 97% of hires subsidized by the Work Opportunity Tax Credit would have happened anyway.

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against New Trump Tariffs

Evers and Kaul say the latest 10% import duties are illegal and driving up prices for families.

The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label

Former alderman blasts council's actions.

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The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong

Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.

How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies

Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.

Trouble at the Milwaukee Symphony

Orchestra running deficits, seeking huge increase in endowment.

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Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?

The arguments for and against and where things stand.

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?

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WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid

Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.

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.

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