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10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim ‘financial harm’ from ‘illegal power grab.’

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10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'

Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost

Wisconsin Policy Forum links historic tax decline to weaker K-12 funding and other local services.

After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy

Caucus pairs a new agenda on housing, education and justice with pushback on symbolic floor fights in Madison.

After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock

Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.

JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit

The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.

Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal

School funding has become key issue in Capitol.

Wisconsin Voters Turn Against School Tax Hikes, Poll Finds

Most say they would vote down local school referendums and want surplus dollars for tax relief instead.

Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers

GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.

Wauwatosa and West Allis Merge Fire Departments

Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will service both suburbs.

City Tows Hundreds With Unpaid Parking Citations

New habitual violators rule is pushing scofflaws to pay up.

Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.

Rep. Ortiz-Velez Charged With Disorderly Conduct

Milwaukee Assembly member charged with 'personal attacks' against a colleague.

Who Will Run the Next Election in Small-Town Wisconsin?

Aging clerks are hard to replace; and the state’s election system depends on them.

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How Wisconsin Has Declined

It’s done worse than 42 states in growth of average household income. Why?

Could Democrats Sweep Wisconsin Legislature?

Republicans were expected to hold Assembly, but top analyst calls it ‘a tossup.’

Bryan Steil Becomes Leading Election Denier

The Republican congressman voted to uphold Trump’s 2020 defeat. What happened?

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What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us

Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?

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.

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How Robin Vos Transformed Wisconsin

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in history had a controversial tenure.

Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

The Legislature’s Revolving Door

Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?

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