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Report Suggests Demolishing Historic Building For Convention Center Hotel

Report Suggests Demolishing Historic Building For Convention Center Hotel

Wisconsin Center District could reshape its campus, attract more events with large hotel.

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Report Suggests Demolishing Historic Building For Convention Center Hotel

Wisconsin Center District could reshape its campus, attract more events with large hotel.

Milwaukee Protesters Rally Against ICE

More than 1,000 protesters demand accountability following high-profile killings in Minneapolis.

After Trump Weighs In, Josh Schoemann Drops Out of Governor’s Race

The Washington County executive announced his decision the day after President Trump endorsed his opponent.

Will Legal Concerns Kill City’s Pothole-Detection Technology?

Building a database of potholes could be a bad idea, warns alderman.

Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day

His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?

Assembly GOP Proposes $1,000 State Match for ‘Trump Accounts’

Federal government puts $1,000 into an account for babies born after Jan. 1, 2025.

Sen. Baldwin Demands Secretary Kristi Noem’s Resignation

Says Homeland Security leader 'lying,' causing 'total chaos.' Johnson blames Democrats.

Wisconsin’s Taxes At Historic Low

But has been achieved by squeezing local governments. The numbers tell quite a story.

Fundraising Reveals Party Priorities in Battle for Wisconsin Legislature

Republican Assembly candidates awash in cash. Democrats have big lead in Senate races.

Pretti Killing Becomes Issue in WI Governor’s Race

Republican Tom Tiffany says he hasn't seen video of ICE agents shooting Alex Pretti.

Wisconsin Joins Minnesota Lawsuit Against ICE

ICE's 'extreme and unlawful conduct is ripping at the fabric of our society.'

Council Seeks To Levy Big Fines, Up to $50,000, on Problem Landlords

City has shuttered 11 buildings this winter for dangerous emergency violations.

GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti

Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?

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Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day

His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?

GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti

Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?

10 Takeaways From Governor’s Race Donations

How much money was raised, and from who, tells us a lot about the candidates.

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How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage

Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?

How Has Trump Done on the Economy?

Both for Wisconsin and U.S., the data looks much different than he claims.

Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto

Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.

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Legislators Adjourn in Two Months, Will Any Bills Get Passed?

Republican leaders plan to go home in two months, reconvene in Jan 2027.

250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year

April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.

Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature

Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?

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