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DOJ Files Suit Against Six States That Refused To Share Voter Data
Some states have released only publicly available data or invited DOJ attorneys to make public records requests. Some have refused outright.
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Half The States Don't Have Enough Money To Cover All Their Bills, Report Finds
Half of American states do not have enough funds to pay their bills, according to a new analysis released Thursday.
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Previously Canceled Penalty For Disabled Workers Returns
The legislation proposed by the labor-management council is denounced by Democratic lawmakers
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Jessica Seawright, Social Worker And Disability Rights Advocate, Launches Campaign For AD 21
Jessica Seawright, a social worker, disability rights advocate and mother, launched her campaign for Assembly District 21 Monday.
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State Rep. Francesca Hong, A Bartender And Democratic Socialist, Joins Primary Field For Governor
Hong said she feels a sense of urgency because of the direction the Trump administration and Republicans are taking.
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State Steps In To Recommend COVID-19 Shots After Trump Administration Weakens Support
Both department declarations were issued on Tuesday, following Monday’s executive order from Gov. Tony Evers to protect vaccine access.
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Wisconsin Researcher's Project Cut Short In NIH Diversity Purge
The research project started in early January 2025. But the April NIH message told Fields the funding was being cut off.
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Gov. Tony Evers Sues Legislature Over Rulemaking Again
“No statute bars agencies from promulgating final administrative rules pending a legislative committee’s review,” Evers's filing argued.
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Wisconsinites Could Block Themselves From Buying A Handgun Under Democratic Proposal
The lawmakers said the bill is picking up on the work of Rep. Brostoff, who was an advocate for improving access to mental health services.
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As Democrats Seek To Flip The Wisconsin State Senate, Primaries Shape Up In Two Target Districts
Wisconsin Democrats have their eyes set on winning the Senate majority in 2026 and are two seats away from that outcome.
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Mensah, MAIT Detectives, Medical Examiner Take Stand On Second Day Of Alvin Cole Retrial
One of the most discussed wounds on Cole’s body was a gunshot wound to his forearm. Tlomak said that it came from a shot at close range.
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New Trial Begins Of Former Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah In Alvin Cole Shooting
An all-white jury was selected out of a pool of 36 potential jurors, split evenly between men and women. None are from Milwaukee.
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Baldwin Legislation Would Extend Tax Credits That Cut Affordable Care Act Insurance Costs
Legislation that would keep down the cost of health insurance for nearly a quarter of a million Wisconsin residents has Republican support.
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Trump Campaigned On Closing The Education Department. Reality Is More Difficult.
President Donald Trump’s aim to shutter the Education Department faces steep hurdles in Congress, for now.
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Veterans' Housing Sites Are Set To Close In A Month. A Bipartisan Fix Appears Out Of Reach.
The program serves Wisconsin veterans who are on the verge of or are already experiencing homelessness.
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Advocates Urge Lawmakers To Back A $20 Minimum Wage And Guaranteed Increases
The timing of Tuesday’s press conference, organized by a coalition that includes MASH, was part of the group’s message to lawmakers.
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Wild Rice On The Decline In Wisconsin
Using satellite-facilitated remote sensing technology, the commission was able to determine an 18% decline in the wild rice crop.
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Health Professionals And Students Say Abortion Restrictions In Wisconsin Diminish Care
In addition to state restrictions, the Trump administration has been targeting abortion care on a federal level.
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As Democrats Fight ‘Fire With Fire,' Gerrymandering Opponents Seek A Path Forward
The new maps give Republicans a chance of winning additional districts, but don’t guarantee victories, they add.
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Fight Over Rulemaking Power Escalates After Evers Bypasses Legislature
Evers’ communications director, Britt Cudaback, countered with a charge that the Republican lawmakers were defying the law.
