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The state Supreme Court race, to decide ideological control of the high court, is the April election most people are paying attention to. But the other big race -- the contest for state schools … more
To Republicans, he's Tony the Taxer. To Dems, he's Tony the Tax Cutter. Which is it? Maybe a little bit of both. It looks like Dem Gov. Tony Evers is emphasizing past and newly proposed tax cuts as … more
The often-divided state Supreme Court the other day issued a unanimous decision on a controversial case. Such unity is worth noting in these days of bitter partisanship and an April state … more
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will soon debut a new series of license plates that begin with the letter ‘B.’ After nearly eight … more
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals,'' are a persistent problem for many in the state. Politicians in the state Capitol keep trying to do something about it but keep getting stuck over … more
The state’s latest population projection presents a troubling outlook for Wisconsin over the next 25 years with a drop in youth numbers. A new report from Forward Analytics explains the … more
After the deluge of ads and campaigning surrounding the presidential race in swing state Wisconsin, you may not be ready for this. But the big-money race for ideological control of the state … more
Another two-year session of the Wisconsin Legislature has begun -- this time with 37 new legislators. Not a recent record -- 38 newbies started the 2011-12 legislative session. But … more
Agricultural observers in Wisconsin are leery of Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, saying it could deal a multi-billion dollar blow to the state’s ag industry. Trump has pledged to … more
Sandhill cranes are a wildlife success story. More than a century ago, they were nearly hunted to extinction. Now they number some 50,000 in Wisconsin. But all those beautiful birds can damage crops. … more
Scott Walker's Act 10 more than 13 years ago spurred massive protests on the Capitol Square in Madison and helped the former Republican governor make a national name for himself. Now a Dane County … more
A former conservative justice of the state Supreme Court could be sanctioned by the high court after a complaint was filed. The Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation is accusing Michael Gableman of … more
Tammy Baldwin squeaked out a victory to keep her U.S. Senate seat. But political insiders say another real bright spot for Dems in Wisconsin -- and maybe nationally -- is what state Senate … more
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