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Republican Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah Will Retire

Republican Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah Will Retire

He represents a swing district that could help determine control of Assembly.

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Republican Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah Will Retire

He represents a swing district that could help determine control of Assembly.

Common Ground Unveils Plan Targeting South Side Problem Properties

5-point agenda focuses on nuisance landlords, policing trust and youth crime prevention.

Jessica McBride Dumps on Dan Bice

Don’t speak ill of the dead? Not exactly.

Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?

Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.

Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy

But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.

Ald. Peter Burgelis Officially Enters 1st District Congressional Race

Milwaukee Democrat hopes to beat GOP incumbent Bryan Steil in district he doesn't live in.

The Latest on Social Development Commission’s Woes

'It is SDC’s intention to resolve any and all cases it has.'

Candidates Tout Endorsements as WI Primary Season Heats Up

Will support from Trump, teachers union or controversial congresswoman help or hurt?

Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion

A loss of $1.5 billion during construction and $369 million annually after that.

State Regulators Change We Energies’ Data Center Rates to Protect Customers

Customers shouldn't pay 'a single cent' to subsidize data centers, PSC commissioner says.

City Issued 4 Times More Parking Tickets in Recent Flood

City issued far fewer tickets in August flooding. Why the change in policy?

Crowley Chief Tells Mental Health Board to Get in Line or Resign

Crowley administration shuts down questions about BHS director Mike Lappen’s resignation.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Meets With Salah Sarsour

Moore traveled to Indiana to see Sarsour, who is in federal custody.

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Endorsements

Larry Martin, Former Executive Director of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette

Martin: "Wisconsin's legal community depends on a Supreme Court that upholds the rule of law and treats every person who comes before it with fairness and respect.”

Tom Nelson Endorses Kelda Roys for Governor

 

Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces Endorsements From 24 Current and Former Judges in Supreme Court Race

Brunette continues to build momentum since announcing her candidacy last week

State Senator Jamie Wall Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wall: "I'm proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward”

Former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Lawton: “Supreme Court justices provide the essential backstop to protect our fundamental rights, including personal healthcare rights, all of which feel vulnerable today”

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Jessica McBride Dumps on Dan Bice

Don’t speak ill of the dead? Not exactly.

State’s Utilities Running Scared

After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

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The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

Who Do You Trust to Conduct Elections Fairly?

Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.

Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?

The data is very powerful. First of a series.

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Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?

Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.

Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate

The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.

How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works

Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.

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