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State Revokes Brewing License for Liberal Provocateur Kirk Bangstad

State Revokes Brewing License for Liberal Provocateur Kirk Bangstad

Minocqua Brewing Company owner has until Aug. 4 to appeal decision he calls ‘laughable.’

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State Revokes Brewing License for Liberal Provocateur Kirk Bangstad

Minocqua Brewing Company owner has until Aug. 4 to appeal decision he calls 'laughable.'

Why We Support a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers

AI is transforming the economy, but we should not let wealthy corporations dictate the terms.

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?

What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?

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

Evers Pushes Trump to Speed up DACA Renewals

Trump's immigration crackdown has put recipients' applications on hold. There are 5,000 in Wisconsin.

Momentum Grows for Madison Police Body Cameras After Fatal Shooting

Proposals to outfit all Madison officers with body cameras have stalled for more than a decade.

Taxpayers Fund Crowley Campaign Security, For Now

Crowley campaign waiting to reimburse county for campaign security until the end of the campaign.

How Wisconsin Governor Hopefuls Say They’d Handle Police Shootings

From Hong to Tiffany, candidates use the Madison killing of Corey Ruiz to outline plans on oversight and public safety.

Wisconsin Absentee Rules Face Court Test Ahead Of Fall Elections

With mail delays looming, League of Women Voters and allies ask a judge to open a path for at-risk absentee voters to the polls.

Ruiz Family Demands Charges, Body Cameras After Madison Police Killing

Relatives of Corey Ruiz speak at the Capitol as protests and neighborhood fallout grow.

Why Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Market Is Booming Without New Tax Breaks

Cheaper renewables, data centers and leftover federal funds are reshaping the state’s power mix.

Milwaukee Will Pursue Data Center Moratorium

Ald. Dimitrijevic leading council push for moratorium until regulations can be adopted.

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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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?

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

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

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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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