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THE CAPITOL REPORT: Conservative Justice Bradley to run again as liberals take over chief's position
The April 1 election of Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court already is making waves on the high court.
Liberals, upon maintaining 4-3 control, quickly moved to install Ann Walsh Bradley as …
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By WisPolitics.com
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4/16/25
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At least $107 million was spent overall in the state Supreme Court race -- shattering the previous national record set only two years ago in Wisconsin, according to a WisPolitics tally.
About …
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By WisPolitics.com
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4/9/25
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Wisconsin ag groups say they’re looking for alternative funding options after the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion for federal programs providing local products to food banks, …
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By WisPolitics
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4/3/25
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Gov. Tony Evers, who has focused on renewable energy for much of his time in office, is making a push in his latest state budget to look at expanding nuclear power.
That includes calling for $1 …
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By WisPolitics
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3/27/25
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers students ages 15-17 the opportunity to take DMV’s knowledge test from the convenience of their …
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3/26/25
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New results from the Marquette University Law School poll show Wisconsin voters don’t know much about the candidates in the pivotal race for the state Supreme Court, but they do have firm …
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By WisPolitics
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3/19/25
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Voices across the political spectrum are voicing concerns about President Donald Trump's new tariffs, expressing fears of higher prices, difficult markets and chaotic supply chains.
Dem Gov. …
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By WisPolitics
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3/13/25
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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 …
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By WisPolitics
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3/5/25
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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 …
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By WisPolitics.com
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2/27/25
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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 …
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By WisPolitics
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2/20/25
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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 …
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2/13/25
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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 …
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By WisPolitics.com
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2/13/25
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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 …
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By WisPolitics
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1/30/25
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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 …
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By WisPolitics
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1/22/25
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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 …
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By WisPolitics
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1/15/25
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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 …
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By WisPolitics
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12/26/24
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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. …
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By WisPolitics.com
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12/18/24
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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 …
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By WisPolitics.com
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12/12/24
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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 …
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By WisPolitics
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11/27/24
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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 …
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By WisPolitics
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11/20/24
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