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Report Finds Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Wages in Wisconsin

Report Finds Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Wages in Wisconsin

UW report argues health care costs are a ‘pay cut’ for workers, burden on businesses.

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Report Finds Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Wages in Wisconsin

UW report argues health care costs are a 'pay cut' for workers, burden on businesses.

Wealthy U.S. Rep. Wied Is a Busy Stock Trader

His most recent report lists 25 transactions. Bipartisan bill would ban practice.

We Energies, Kohl’s Paid Zero Federal Taxes in 2025

While making big profits. Trump tax cuts have been a windfall for U.S. corporations.

Republican Legislators Say DPI Violated Open Meetings Law With Dells Trip

DPI says education session included teachers, private vendor per state statute

WCD Committee Backs Convention Hotel, But Punts on Financing, Location

Big questions remain about viability of $500 million hotel project.

61% of School Referendums in Wisconsin Passed

State voters approved 46 of 75 local referendums, hiking property taxes by $564 million.

Liberal Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

Justice Ziegler won't run for reelection, leaving open seat for April 2027 election.

Union Members, Activists Slam Tiffany Over Healthcare and Tax Breaks

Protest at Republican party's office charges its candidate for governor 'loves billionaires.'

Mayor, County Executive Raise Concerns About Safety at Train Station 

Ald. Bauman calls on state DOT to take over managing Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Thousands of Voters Chatted with AI Bot Before WI Supreme Court Election

1.1 million received AI messages from group looking to elect liberal judge Chris Taylor.

Salary Revealed for New Housing Authority Leader

Harold Ince takes on HUD sanctions, financial turmoil and key vacancies at HACM.

Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change

All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.

Legislature Leaves Open Issues of Gerrymandering, Tax Relief

GOP leaders leave special session open, saying they want talks with Gov. Evers.

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Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created

Democrats are winning using rules Scott Walker and Republicans passed into law.

Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race

Quiet campaign didn’t work. Party is in deep trouble.

Progress Stalls for Women Corporate Leaders

Trump’s backlash against diversity hurting Wisconsin companies.

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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.

How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee

Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.

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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.

Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session

GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'

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