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The best gift and craft shops in Wisconsin, according to readers
From handmade barn quilts and locally made jewelry to Wisconsin-themed treats, these gift and craft shops across our state have something for everyone.
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It’s March madness that the ACA isn’t getting a sweet 16
Wisconsin Republicans have helped President Donald Trump undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ramp up health insurance costs.
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Wisconsin regulators approve two new solar projects for $360 million
State utility regulators unanimously approved another pair of solar projects that may help power hyperscale data centers. The Public Service Commission approved on March 19 We Energies’ purchase of Good Oak and Gristmill solar generation facilities in Columbia County. The two projects will generate 165 megawatts, enough to power around 50,000 Wisconsin homes, and cost…
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Another Republican senator retires as their gerrymandered protection ends
Republican Sens. Van Wanggaard of Racine, Rob Hutton of Brookfield, and Steve Nass of Whitewater head for the exits.
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Phelps: Let’s use simple math to help schools – higher state aid, lower property taxes
With another 72 school referendums on the April ballot, assembly Democrats seek to put $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus into public schools.
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Sean Duffy’s son-in-law brings chaos to a WI GOP endorsement vote
Michael Alfonso wins a push to not endorse any candidate in the 7th Congressional District, causing the convention to devolve into a sh**show, according to a conservative news site.
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What are the final snow totals from Wisconsin’s March winter storm?
The snow has finally stopped falling, and tallies show the massive March winter storm brought more than 30 inches of snow to parts of Wisconsin. In central Wisconsin, which was hit hardest, the storm began the evening of Saturday, March 14 and did not relent until the morning of Monday, March 16, according to the…
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Question of the Week: Unpaid TSA workers vs. changing ICE tactics
Department of Homeland Security workers are missing a paycheck as part of a showdown between Democrats and President Trump. Should Democrats cave? It’s our newsletter question of the week for March 15, 2026 Under a deal to end the last federal government shutdown, everything else is being funded except the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),…
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Evers vetoes GOP bill, urging lawmakers to ‘get serious’ about childcare crisis
Wisconsin Republicans ignored pleas for direct support for childcare providers and parents, choosing to pass a broad, vague corporate tax deduction instead.
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This Wisconsin mom fought back against proposed data center construction in her neighborhood—and won
Jayne Black of Greenleaf explains how she transformed her outrage into activism, and how other Wisconsinites can do it, too.
