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GOP Chair Schimming Says Hong Makes Job Easier

GOP Chair Schimming Says Hong Makes Job Easier

Wisconsin Republican leader says State Rep. Francesca Hong has “unique weaknesses.”

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GOP Chair Schimming Says Hong Makes Job Easier

Wisconsin Republican leader says State Rep. Francesca Hong has "unique weaknesses."

Appeals Court Upholds Act 10, Likely Sending Case to WI Supreme Court

2-1 conservative majority overrules Dane County court decision overturning collective bargaining law.

Crowley Was Weakest in Democratic Governor Debate

And Hong looked inexperienced at times. Which candidates were the strongest?

Hong Leads Democratic Primary for Governor Once Again in New Marquette Poll

38% support Hong, 16% support Barnes, 7% support Crowley.

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UW-Madison Sued for Continuing Race-Based Scholarships After Supreme Court Ruling

Conservative groups, including one run by Scott Walker, say university has 20 programs.

Elections Commission Members Back Lawsuit Challenging Its Absentee Ballot Policy

Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen say WEC policy on revotes is at odds with the law.

New Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor

State Navigate poll finds she is ahead by 29% over Crowley and 30% over Barnes.

Complaint Accuses Mandela Barnes of Campaign Finance Violation

Barnes campaign says it followed the law. Complaint filed by attorney supporting David Crowley.

County Prepares for Another Brutal Year of Budget Cuts

Officials planning spending cuts and possible tax increases in 2027.

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Crowley Was Weakest in Democratic Governor Debate

And Hong looked inexperienced at times. Which candidates were the strongest?

Madison Police Killing Will Shake Up Democratic Race for Governor

The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?

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?

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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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What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?

He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.

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.

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