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Reports: Protasiewicz Holds Strong Lead In High Court Fundraising, Outside Spending Boosts Kelly
Both campaigns in the nominally nonpartisan contest have been fueled by donations from political parties
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Wages, Staffing Struggles Dominate Discussion Of State Prison System Budget
Gov. Evers has proposed raising the starting wage for correctional officers by 50%, to $33 per hour from $20.29.
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Lawmakers Consider How Wisconsin's Mental Health Policies Could Improve
Gov. Evers' state budget proposals include pay increases for mental health workers and investment in crisis services.
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Republicans Announce Hearings On UW Free Speech Issues
The first hearing is set to be held in Madison on April 6 and the second in Eau Claire on April 20.
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Republicans Propose Bill To Bar State Employees From Promoting Or Providing Abortions
Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) says she is deeply concerned by the attempt to “gag free speech.”
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Traffic Citations In Milwaukee At Five-Year Low
The 53.6% decrease has been driven by several factors, including a shift in strategy within the police department.
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Kelly Campaign Runs Shot-For-Shot Remake Of Racist Willie Horton Ad
The original ad was widely derided for its use of Horton’s mugshot and conflation of Blackness with criminality.
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Republican Lawmakers Reject Evers' Capital Budget Proposal
The governor recommended paying for many projects with cash rather than through borrowing because of Wisconsin’s record budget surplus.
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Poor People's Campaign Takes Medicaid Expansion Advocacy To The Halls Of The Wisconsin Capitol
Medicaid recipients whose incomes have risen above Wisconsin’s current ceiling to qualify will face being disqualified from the program.
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Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Push Crime Bills
‘Today is all about the Republicans’ year of crime and punishment,’ said Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde.
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Wisconsin Senate Passes Public Safety Bills, Confirms Evers' Nominations And Retains Conversion Therapy
The public safety bills would increase penalties for carjacking and delivering drugs that lead to death.
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Mandela Barnes Joins Democratic Officials In Early Voting Kickoff
Barnes urged voters in Milwaukee, especially in minority neighborhoods, to consider what their communities need.
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GOP Calls For Wisconsin Secretary Of State Special Election, But State Law Doesn't Require It
The resolution follows Doug La Follette's abrupt resignation from the post.
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Evers, Democrats Call For Repealing Wisconsin's 1849 Abortion Ban
The action comes two weeks before Wisconsin's consequential Supreme Court Election.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates Accuse Each Other Of Lying, Extremism In Sole Debate
Protasiewicz and Kelly exchanged attacks over their impartiality, legal histories and political allegiances.
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Wisconsin Republican Bill Would Increase Penalties Related To Overdose
Delivering fatal drug doses could land you 60 years under the bill.
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Protesters Object To Coyote Trapping
Critics are concerned that the traps could change the pack structure of coyotes and harm other animals.
Green Bay, WI|News|
Green Bay Audio Lawsuit Filed By Election Deniers, Republicans With Ties To Mayoral Challenger
Audio recording capability was added to the security system at city hall after disruptions by a proponent of election conspiracies.
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Madison Homeless Shelter And Housing Project Gets Federal Support
The Salvation Army project includes a $14 million, 44-unit apartment complex under construction and scheduled to open in February 2024.
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Contradiction Raised In Wauwatosa Curfew Lawsuit Ruling
A motion filed Friday seeks to restore claims dismissed in a lawsuit against the city over the handling of police brutality protests.