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Tiffany Gets Donation From Business He’s Helping Buy National Forest Land

Tiffany Gets Donation From Business He’s Helping Buy National Forest Land

Concrete supplier would get 14 acres of forest land in Wisconsin’s North Woods.

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Tiffany Gets Donation From Business He’s Helping Buy National Forest Land

Concrete supplier would get 14 acres of forest land in Wisconsin's North Woods.

I’m About The Economy, Says Missy Hughes, Candidate for Governor

Economic advisor to Democratic Gov. Evers worked 16 years with Organic Valley co-op business.

We Energies, Oracle Want Looser Financial Protections for Data Centers

Companies ask state regulators to require less collateral for new projects.

Crowley’s New Budget Director Aces First Confirmation Hearing

'A person who likes torture'? Committee backs Nick Sinram, former MPS budget director.

WI Supreme Court Accepts Second Appeal To Redraw Congressional Map

Two appeals use different legal arguments. Conservative justices oppose both.

Anglers Blame Politics As Wisconsin Cuts Back On Stocking Game Fish

With two state hatcheries closed, musky, walleye and brown trout numbers are on the chopping block.

Wisconsin Prisons Bar Journalists From Recording Inmate Phone Calls

DOC cites victims’ rights and security, while open-government advocates see a blow to transparency.

Moore, Pocan Push To Repeal School Choice Tax Credit

Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act would undo a key piece of last year’s budget bill.

New Federal Student Loan Rules Hit July 1 For Wisconsin Borrowers

End of SAVE plan, new caps and repayment options could reshape debt for 700,000 residents.

More Whistleblowers Go Public With Allegations Against Veolia

Former Veolia employees say maintenance records destroyed, sewer plant data falsified.

Port Bids Bon Voyage to Longtime Board Chair

Mayor, port officials, board colleaues wish smooth sailing to Timothy Hoelter.

Veolia Announces Audit Plan of Its Own

Private wastewater operator facing scrutiny for its handling of public sewerage operations.

Two Democrats Vie To Challenge State Treasurer John Leiber

Primary will decide who faces Wisconsin’s lone Republican constitutional officer in November.

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Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?

Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.

A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy

Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts

Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good

And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.

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The Trump Effect on Wisconsin

The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.

Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?

Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.

The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders

Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.

One in Five Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are Retiring

Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.

Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November

Top officials outlined their game plan; it's about key issues and striking first.

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