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City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price

City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price

Mayor’s budget proposal relies on heavy reserve withdrawals, big parking cost increases and small tax and fee increases.

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City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price

Mayor's budget proposal relies on heavy reserve withdrawals, big parking cost increases and small tax and fee increases.

Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates

Plus: A bonus question for those running for Congress.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Still Wants His Meeting With VP About Elections

He's headed to DC Wednesday, poised to take the VP up on his prior offer.

After Wisconsin Lawsuit, USDA Tightens Rules On Dairy Marketing Funds

New directive blocks checkoff dollars from backing net-zero and climate neutrality efforts.

Mayor Picks AI-Focused Educator To Lead Milwaukee Public Library

Jean Darnell, a former school librarian and AI policy consultant, picked to lead $33 million department.

Tiffany Vows More State Audits In Bid For Governor

Republican candidate touts Taxpayer Accountability Plan and more auditors for state government.

No Need To Pretend; Trump Is On The Ballot

One candidate embodies his policies, another his personality.

Trump ICE Plan Would Sweep Up Wisconsin Voter Data

Homeland Security eyes full voter rolls as legal experts warn of privacy law violations.

How Successful Has The Trump Economy Been in Creating Jobs?

Graphs of jobs, labor force and manufacturing tell a different story than the campaign speeches do.

China Becomes Flashpoint In High-Stakes 17th Senate District Race

Jacobson ad attacking Marklein’s investments triggers GOP backlash and questions about campaign tactics.

DPI Seeks $28 Million For Deafblind Students, Libraries And Cybersecurity

Jill Underly’s 2027-29 budget request boosts services for deafblind children and public libraries statewide.

High Court Hears Claims Wisconsin Maps Rig Districts And Stifle Competition

Arguments target alleged partisan gerrymander and incumbent protection.

SCOTUS Blocks Mail Voting Shift, But Federal Scrutiny of Wisconsin Persists

Absentee rules stay the same, even as DOJ and DHS press for state voter data and records.

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The Millionaires of We Energies

While seeking ever higher electric rates since 2020, its 7 top execs were paid $119 million.

Meet Wisconsin’s Richest CEOs

Many of them make hundreds of times more than average worker, new report finds.

County Parks Has Oh So Many Friends

But so little funding. How did this contradictory, messy situation arise?

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How Successful Has The Trump Economy Been in Creating Jobs?

Graphs of jobs, labor force and manufacturing tell a different story than the campaign speeches do.

The Arguments Against Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Are the current maps partisan? Anti-competitive? Supreme Court must decide.

How Gerrymandered Are Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts?

The data tells the story. Will it help win two court court cases?

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Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates

Plus: A bonus question for those running for Congress.

Next Attorney General Will Control $219 Million Legal Settlement 

Could spending of settlement cash from Meta and Facebook become issue in fall election?

It’s Been a Hot Summer for News

An insider's take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk and elections.

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