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Ex-Trump Attorney Troupis Seeks $3.2 Million from ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

Ex-Trump Attorney Troupis Seeks $3.2 Million from ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

James Troupis faces felony charges of forgery for his role in 2020 fake elector plot.

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Ex-Trump Attorney Troupis Seeks $3.2 Million from ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

James Troupis faces felony charges of forgery for his role in 2020 fake elector plot.

Dugan Acquittal Motion Gets Hearing

Court allows former judge Hannah Dugan to challenge criminal conviction given recent federal ruling.

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

And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.

Wisconsin’s Prison Population Heading Toward Record High

Women prisons the most overcrowded. 'They just cram us in wherever they can.'

Supervisors Protest Transmission Project Over Utility Rate Hikes

Supervisors consider opposing new transmission line through parkway, then (mostly) relent.

Tom Tiffany Stands by Criticisms of Failed Wisconsin Tax Cut Deal

Republican candidate for governor sticks to stand despite poll showing big support for deal.

Sheboygan Mother in ICE Custody for Over 2 Months Is Released

Attorney for Elvira Benitez-Suarez said she was granted bond by administrative judge.

Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact

Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.

Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies

For smaller companies 'this might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.'

Not Fired, At Least Yet. Board Keeps Discussing Marty Brooks’ Future

Convention center district CEO's employment likely to end, according to sources.

Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal

69% favored it even if it would cause budget deficit. Legislature defeated tax cut-school aid plan.

As Homelessness Rises, Milwaukee Sees Some Success

Prevention efforts have worked. Milwaukee doing better than many cities.

How Monopoly Power Killed a Key Milwaukee Industry

Anti-union mega corporations led to end of 150 years of meatpacking in Milwaukee.

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

And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.

The Many Tentacles of Ascension Health

Investment funds, insurance and real estate companies, the nonprofit has lots of subsidiaries and income streams.

Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious

Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?

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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.

ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee

How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.

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Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November

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

Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan

Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?

Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

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Press Releases

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce New Job Training Grants for Advanced Manufacturing and AI

Grants to help train workers within in-demand, fast-growing industries will bolster Wisconsin’s 21st-century workforce and economy

Bryan Steil’s Shady Ties to Cryptocurrency

“Bryan Steil’s list of crypto-aligned donors includes … cryptocurrency trading platforms under investigation for failure to protect every day working people making small, first-time investments.”

Tiffany Campaign Submits Maximum Nomination Signatures From All 72 Counties

 

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Endorses Rep. Robyn Vining for State Senate

 

Tom Tiffany “Possibly” in Favor of Payouts to J6 Insurrectionists

 

Senator Dianne Hesselbein Introduces No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act

 

Milwaukee County Development Projects Recognized by Mayor’s Design Awards

 

Proposed MPS Budget Resolves Fiscal Shortfall but Leaves Another Looming Gap

Budget is balanced for 2027, but large deficit forecast for future years

Tom Tiffany Ally Applies for Over $3 Million in Trump Slush Fund Money

 

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