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Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Unanimous vote backs Islamic Society leader while lawyers’ habeas petition calls jailing illegal.

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Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Unanimous vote backs Islamic Society leader while lawyers' habeas petition calls jailing illegal.

County HR Director Resigns After Health Care Scandal

Margo Franklin was at center of controversy that rocked Crowley's campaign for governor.

Council Adds Key Caveat To Mask Ban For ICE

Though proposal 'watered down,' alders say they're proud. Was a key group forgotten?

The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

Judge Denies Attempt to Block Union Elections at West Allis, Madison Clinics

Rogers Behavioral Health fighting to stop workers from forming union.

State’s Utilities Running Scared

After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment

Founded 60 years ago by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Were stakes ever higher?

Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.

What Does A Rising Assessment Mean For My Taxes?

The average property value increased 6% in Milwaukee. How will that affect you?

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.

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Endorsements

State Senator Jamie Wall Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wall: "I'm proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward”

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”

Senator Kelda Roys is WEAC’s Recommended Candidate for Governor

 

Democratic Gubernatorial Frontrunner Francesca Hong Draws Support From National Progressives

 

Young Democrats of Wisconsin Endorse Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court & Local Candidates

 

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State’s Utilities Running Scared

After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

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.

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The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

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.

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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

Derrick Van Orden Abandons Afghans Who Served Alongside American Troops

 

State Senator Jamie Wall Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wall: "I'm proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward”

WI Republicans Finally Find “Candidate” in Critical 21st District

 

Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address, Celebrates Earth Week

 

Baldwin Slams RFK, Jr.’s Budget That Cuts Cancer and Disease Research, While Trump Asks for $450 Billion More for Defense

Baldwin highlighted RFK, Jr.’s budget that cuts funding for combatting the opioid epidemic, health care for vulnerable people, and lowering the cost of heating and cooling bills

Council Adopts Comprehensive Package to Address Food Insecurity Citywide

Joint statement from Members of the Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Wisconsin SNAP Enrollment Drops by Over 15,000 Following OBBB Cuts Brought to You by Tom Tiffany

 

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

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