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Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.

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Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.

Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement

Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.

A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help

New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.

How Wisconsin Plans To Protect Ballots Amid New Trump-Era Pressures

From possible ballot seizures to mail delays, elections officials say planning and lawsuits are ready to go in minutes, not hours.

Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules

Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.

How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.

‘Power to the People’ Over We Energies? Issue Comes to City Hall

First public hearing on proposed city takeover points to 'enormously complicated' process.

Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects

State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.

Axed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year

Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.

What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality

WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.

How a Driftless Area Data Center Deal Fell Apart

Big talk of $2 billion, 500-acre proposal faces some support and louder opposition.

Council Uses Authority To Change Police Policy For First Time

Unanimous approval for measure that aims to counteract possible abuse by ICE agents.

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What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

How Tom Tiffany Falsifies History

Stance on Juneteenth Day is part of a pattern of undermining America’s constitution and history.

Democrats Oppose Democratic Rep. Russell Goodwin

Activist wing backs primary opponent to Goodwin. Do Democratic party leaders support this?

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How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.

Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?

The data suggests many still have safe seats. Unless there's a Democratic blowout.

The Trump Effect on Wisconsin

The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.

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Race for Wisconsin Attorney General Could Be Very Close. Again

Rematch of Eric Toney against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul will be hard fought.

The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders

Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.

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Press Releases

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Effort to Expand Passenger Rail Into Dane, Jefferson, and Waukesha Counties

Evers Administration revives passenger rail effort in Wisconsin, requesting federal support for new project after Walker-era high-speed rail debacle

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand USPS Abandon Effort to Carry Out Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail

Over 500,000 Wisconsinites voted by mail in the 2024 Election

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Taxpayers Will Avoid Paying $205 Million in Potential Penalty Fees Next Year

Months after Gov. Evers fought to secure more FoodShare support, new data show Wisconsin will be among just nine states to avoid paying penalty fees to Trump Administration in 2027

Roys Announces Congressional Endorsement

Kelda Roys is a proven fighter who's been standing up to bullies and billionaires like Trump for 25 years; Roys has been a champion for public education, from early childhood to K12 to higher ed, as well as expanding access to healthcare and protecting abortion rights. She is running for governor to deliver higher wages, lower costs, and more freedom.

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget Proposals to Gut Funding That Supports Wisconsin’s Workforce, K-12 Schools, and Higher Education Institutions in the State

 

Council Adopts File Compelling Officers to Intervene and Report Unreasonable Uses of Force

 

Rep. Mark Pocan Staff Announces Summer 2026 Staff Office Hours

 

Rep. Fitzgerald Chairs Hearing on How Government Regulation Harms Airline Competition and Consumer Costs

 

Wisconsin Democrats on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision

 

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