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Alderman Peter Burgelis Exploring Run For Congress

But not for the district you would expect.

How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks

Rock County has all-hands-on-deck approach as state wrestles with high turnover.

Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.

New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved

Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.

Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System

Spending less than most states on its judicial and legal systems, but more on prisons.

Wisconsin Businesses Could Recoup Millions Paid in Illegal Tariffs 

Businesses cut staff, wages. Wonderstate Coffee spent $100,000 on import duties.

Evers’ Commutation Orders An Urgent Issue for Prison Inmates, Advocates 

A 9-month window of opportunity to seek release or shorter term of incarceration.

City Approves Dropping Cesar Chavez Street Name

But a bigger question for the south-side street remains.

Nicholson-Bovell Elected to 4th Term as Board Chair

County board starts new two-year term with only one new member and major challenges.

The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue

Police use tear gas, rubber bullets against hundreds of protestors at Dane County facility.

State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program

Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?

Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.

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The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created

Democrats are winning using rules Scott Walker and Republicans passed into law.

Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race

Quiet campaign didn’t work. Party is in deep trouble.

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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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Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate

The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.

How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works

Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.

What Happened to Tax-Cut Negotiations?

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

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Press Releases

Supervisor Felesia A. Martin Statement on the Passing of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Journalist Dan Bice

 

New Council File Aims to Improve City Streets by Enhancing Pothole Repairs

New file seeks greatly expanded pothole filling by DPW

Former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Lawton: “Supreme Court justices provide the essential backstop to protect our fundamental rights, including personal healthcare rights, all of which feel vulnerable today”

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Trump Administration to Halt Plans to Rescind 2001 Rule Affecting the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Emphasizes Potential Environmental Impacts

During Earth Week, the governor’s letter highlights the nearly 70,000 acres of land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and the surrounding ecosystems that will be left unprotected, slams Trump Administration for failing to respect Tribal sovereignty and treaty rights

Common Council Adopts, Mayor Signs Legislation Making Milwaukee a Sensory Inclusive City

Ald. José G. Pérez

Big Clean MKE Returns for Citywide Beautification

 

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Releases 2025 Fatal Overdose Data

 

Statement on the Passing of Dan Bice

Alderman Peter Burgelis

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Nearly 12 Million Trees Planted in 2025, Bringing State Over Halfway Toward its Tree Planting Goal

The governor, DFI, and Edvest 529 continue tree planting efforts through new partnership to give away thousands of free trees to kids and families throughout Wisconsin

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