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Key County Committee Approves Courthouse Project

Key County Committee Approves Courthouse Project

Ad hoc committee backs $897 million project to replace deteriorating Safety Building.

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Key County Committee Approves Courthouse Project

Ad hoc committee backs $897 million project to replace deteriorating Safety Building.

Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock

Concerns about privacy, other issues with police use of cameras. Council could consider funding cuts.

Crowley Leads Tiffany in First Marquette Poll of General Election for Governor

But Democrat's 5 point lead with likely voters hits zero among all registered voters.

Crowley, Tiffany Disagree on Limiting Governor’s Veto Pen

Tiffany backs proposed constitutional amendment, Crowley calls it an attempt 'to rig the system.'

Supreme Court Order on Mail-In Voting Won’t Affect Wisconsin Ballots

But election officials warn the back-and-forth over election rules could confuse voters.

Mayor, Democrats Gather To Talk About Winning

Majority Democrats organization hosts series of Milwaukee events.

La Crosse County DA Will Not Charge Elon Musk

DA doesn’t think Musk would be convicted for offering $1 million checks during 2025 election.

Don’t ‘Milwaukee County’ Wisconsin, Says Tiffany

Republican candidate for governor blasts David Crowley’s record, promises tax refund.

WI Assembly Elections Chair Seeks Answers on Delay in Milwaukee Election Results

Director of the Milwaukee Election Commission says 'human error' didn't impact accuracy of results.

Amid Data Center Attack Ads, Crowley Balances Union Support, Public Opinion

As David Crowley runs on pro-union building trades platform, Tiffany attacks him on data centers.

New Milwaukee Judges Bring Civil and Criminal Legal Expertise

Gov. Tony Evers makes two appointments to replace retiring judges.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Visits Wisconsin to Promote Oshkosh Corp.

Promoting defense manufacturing, but also blasting Democrats and DEI.

Sean Duffy and Family Lay an Egg

Nobody is watching 'The Great America Road Trip.'

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Fake Polls, Real Polls Muddled Wisconsin Governor’s Race

None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.

How Republicans Helped Elect Crowley

They spent millions to help Hong win Democratic primary for governor, then began attacking her.

Crowley Is Only One Who Could Beat Hong

It’s a two-person race. Can the county executive make up the gap in one week?

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Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19

Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.

Most Republicans Support Raising the Minimum Wage

Why don't Republican politicians like Tom Tiffany and Wisconsin legislators?

The Economics of the Minimum Wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?

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Wikler Predicts Democratic Wave in November

But was some of that wave in August election Republican crossovers voting for Hong?

What Wisconsin Primary Fight Means for 8 Democrats

Lots of losers in race for governor. How does it affect their political future?

Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor

From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.

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