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MKE County: Crowley Halts Tablet Messaging In County-Run Prison

Crowley Halts Tablet Messaging In County-Run Prison

Jail tablets have become a controversial issue in the governor’s race.

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Crowley Halts Tablet Messaging In County-Run Prison

Jail tablets have become a controversial issue in the governor's race.

Wisconsin Democrats Sue Trump Over Alleged Tax-Funded Campaign Ads

Federal suit says millions in Homeland Security money were diverted to partisan TV spots before midterms.

Republicans Move To Repeal Data Center Tax Break They Once Championed

New bill would scrap a lucrative incentive for data centers that GOP lawmakers pushed into prior budget.

Milwaukee’s Financial Strains Growing, Warns Policy Forum

Annual budget analysis says city has made progress, but rising costs and reliance on reserves threaten long-term stability.

Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule

Nearly $300,000 will support districts as Wisconsin requires a personal finance class to graduate.

Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration, USDA Over Rural Solar Funding Cutoff

Lawsuit says rule changes to Bush-era program made most solar projects ineligible and stuck farmers with big bills.

Four Candidates Line Up For Three Milwaukee County Judgeships

Incumbent Jack Dávila draws a challenger as two longtime judges retire ahead of 2027 vote.

Kaul Says DOJ Needs More Staff To Speed Public Records Responses

Attorney general cites budget cuts and renewed funding request; rival Eric Toney skips transparency survey.

Board Approves New Transmission Line, Despite Data Center Fears

Supervisors concerned that northwest side transmission line is trojan horse for data center development.

Obama Endorses David Crowley In Governor’s Race

Former president backs Milwaukee County executive less than a month before Election Day.

For Wisconsin Families, Affordability Trumps All In Governor’s Race

With tariffs, war and high energy costs in the background, candidates spar over state-level relief plans.

Tiffany Pushes Tax Break That Mostly Helps Wealthy

The truth about the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit.

Clark, Alfonso Clash Over MAGA Agenda In 7th District Debate

Northwoods candidates spar on Trump tariffs, schools, Line 5 and Middle East wars in Duluth forum.

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Endorsements

Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Tiffany for Governor

 

Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Tom Tiffany for Governor

 

Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Eric Toney for Attorney General

Statewide Officers' Organization Joins Over 75% of Wisconsin's Sheriffs and the Milwaukee Police Association in Backing Toney

Judge Jack Dávila Launches Re-Election Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge earns endorsements from 25 judges across Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Family Action PAC Endorsements

 

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Tiffany Pushes Tax Break That Mostly Helps Wealthy

The truth about the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit.

Journal Sentinel Has Lost 87% of Its Readers

How is this possible? New annual report tells the tale.

The Millionaires of We Energies

While seeking ever higher electric rates since 2020, its 7 top execs were paid $119 million.

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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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Will Voters Reject Three Constitutional Amendments?

Republicans seek three amendments. Voters have rejected only one in past 30 years.

As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals

A review of the policy proposals each put forward during their time in the Assembly.

Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates

Plus: A bonus question for those running for Congress.

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