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Democrats Sue Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Absentee Ballot Rules

Democrats Sue Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Absentee Ballot Rules

New WEC guidance limits ballot ‘spoiling’ as thousands of early votes are already in.

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Democrats Sue Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Absentee Ballot Rules

New WEC guidance limits ballot 'spoiling' as thousands of early votes are already in.

Committee Squashes Courthouse Referendum

Voters will not decide the fate of the county's $897 million courthouse project in November, maybe ever.

Friends, Family and Neighbors Mourn Madison Man Killed by Police

Makeshift memorial for 38-year-old Corey Ruiz grows at Willy Street intersection.

Baldwin, Evers Press USPS On Mail Delays Before 2026 Elections

Wisconsin leaders warn slow mail could leave absentee ballots uncounted.

Officials Identify Man Killed By Madison Police As Corey Ruiz

Chaotic press conference interrupted by protesters as questions mount over fatal shooting.

The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building

County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.

Federal Government Sues Milwaukee Over ICE Mask Ban

Attempt to get all law enforcement officers to wear identification, remove masks headed to court.

Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb

City grappling with limits of state regulations, attempting to improve transparency.

Democratic Treasurer Hopefuls Pitch Rural Turnout And Tougher Watchdog Role

Helmenstine and Xiong say they can energize small-town voters and challenge GOP incumbent John Leiber.

How A Wheel Tax Increase Could Stave Off Transit Cuts

A 25% cut to MCTS is on the table, Milwaukee County has an option to avoid it.

After 81 Days In ICE Detention, Salah Sarsour Fights To Stay In Milwaukee

Immigration judge in Chicago hears conflicting stories of torture, terrorism and due process in high-profile case.

The Economics of the Minimum Wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?

WI Lawyer Regulation Office May Suspend Law License of Ex-Judge Dugan

A jury found Hannah Dugan guilty of impeding immigration enforcement.

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Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal

The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?

Rogers Behavioral Health Getting Rich While Opposing Wisconsin Unions

Nonprofit drives revenues by increasing caseloads, reducing quality of care, workers say.

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The Economics of the Minimum Wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?

How Did Support For Environment Get So Partisan?

Rankings show extreme split on issue. No more champions like TR and Tommy?

Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?

Wisconsin Supreme Court moving slowly toward a decision.

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Wikler Concedes Democratic Party’s Image Problems

The 'blob' of the Democratic Party organization is the problem, and solution, he says.

How Evers ‘Fixed the Damn Roads’

He got help from Republican legislators and federal pandemic funding.

The Politics of Lt. Governor Position

The governor doesn't pick the lieutenant. And they often don't get along.

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