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Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing

Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing

After two hours of testimony, commission unanimously backs a one-year halt on new facilities citywide.

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Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing

After two hours of testimony, commission unanimously backs a one-year halt on new facilities citywide.

Crowley Holds Slim Edge Over Tiffany In New Marquette Poll

Survey shows governor’s race within margin of error as independents drift to undecided.

Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of Milwaukee Muslim Leader

Judge orders deportation based on letter from Sec. of State Marco Rubio.

Gas Tax Holidays Sweep States, But Not Wisconsin

Indiana, Georgia and Ohio move to suspend fuel taxes while Wisconsin holds firm at 30.9 cents a gallon.

$21 Billion At Stake As Invasive Carp Barrier Sits In Limbo, Democrats Warn

Fishing and boating industries could be hit hard if carp breach the Chicago waterway and reach Lake Michigan, advocates say.

City Peppers Embattled Landlord During Bankruptcy Hearing

David Tomblin and Highgrove's portfolio subject to bankruptcy, nuisance lawsuit.

The Real Cost of Weakening Head Start Standards

Wisconsin advocates warn that slashing federal standards could mean larger classes and less support for kids in need.

‘We Screwed Up,’ Mayor Rescinds Nomination of New Library Director

Jean Darnell will not serve as new leader of Milwaukee Public Library.

Can Wisconsin Recoup Billions In Data Center Tax Breaks?

New analysis says income, utility and property taxes could offset lost sales tax revenue from big projects.

Why Most Wisconsin Write-In Votes Do Not Count

That includes votes for Francesca Hong, who is asking voters not to write her name in.

Milwaukee Hosting International G20 Trade Meeting

Labor unions and free-trade critics respond to global trade leaders visit to Milwaukee.

How These Low-Profile Wisconsin Races Could Reshape State Government

From election oversight to fiscal watchdog plans, candidates want more from treasurer and secretary of state offices.

As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals

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

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The Millionaires of We Energies

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

Meet Wisconsin’s Richest CEOs

Many of them make hundreds of times more than average worker, new report finds.

County Parks Has Oh So Many Friends

But so little funding. How did this contradictory, messy situation arise?

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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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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.

Next Attorney General Will Control $219 Million Legal Settlement 

Could spending of settlement cash from Meta and Facebook become issue in fall election?

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