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Oshkosh Teacher, An ‘Employee of the Year,’ Detained by ICE

Oshkosh Teacher, An ‘Employee of the Year,’ Detained by ICE

Department of Homeland Security says Wendy Mendez in custody pending removal from the U.S.

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Oshkosh Teacher, An ‘Employee of the Year,’ Detained by ICE

Department of Homeland Security says Wendy Mendez in custody pending removal from the U.S.

Republicans Getting Desperate Against David Crowley?

A mailer from Oklahoma and a Lakeland Times story peddle specious claims.

Where Tiffany and Crowley Stand on Local Control

Wisconsin governor candidates say they support local control, but their records are mixed.

Some School Districts Could Dissolve If November Referendums Fail

Without more money, several small, rural school districts could be forced to shut down.

Republican Candidate for Secretary of State Wants to Take Over Elections

Democrat JoCasta Zamarripa and Green Party's Peter Karas disagree with Jay Schroeder.

Kamala Harris Rallies for Crowley In Milwaukee

Former vice president headlines 'Women for Crowley' event in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Archbishop Apologizes for White House Visit

Archbishop Grob says he and other bishops didn't give permission to post photos or videos.

Urban Milwaukee Story Gets International Attention

Publication was first to write about a fake pollster, months before current controversy erupted.

Republican Tom Tiffany Proposes Parents’ Bill of Rights

Bans transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms that match their gender identity.

How The Tax Break for Data Centers Was Passed

$1.9 billion annual handout to massive tech companies quietly put into 2023-25 budget.

Toll Roads Becomes an Issue in Wisconsin’s Race for Governor

Democrat David Crowley open to consider it. Republican Tom Tiffany once pushed it, now says no.

By the Numbers, How Crowley and Tiffany Used Their Debate Time

School funding and taxation got discussed the most. Crowley far more time on the attack.

What Are the Uihleins Getting for Giving Millions to Tiffany?

A 'death sentence' for the Manitowish River gives the Uihleins a private lake.

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Tom Tiffany Is Running Against Milwaukee

Blaming Crowley for budget problems caused by Tom Ament and GOP legislators like Tiffany.

Tom Tiffany Loves Trump

His love fest with the president now haunts his run for governor.

Top Republican Has Turned on Donald Trump

R.J. Johnson, longtime Republican consultant, condemns raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.

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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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How The Tax Break for Data Centers Was Passed

$1.9 billion annual handout to massive tech companies quietly put into 2023-25 budget.

Lt Governor Race Offers Stark Contrasts

Democrat Sarah Godlewski and Republican David Varnam are very different candidates.

Will Fox Valley Voters Disappoint Democrats?

Often critical in deciding state elections, it's swung for Republicans in last 20 years.

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