Politics
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Watch: In less than two weeks, Wisconsin voters head back to the polls to vote on over 70 referendums.
In less than two weeks, Wisconsin voters head back to the polls — and there will be more than 70 school referendums in districts across the state. The rising tide of referendums is happening because the Republican-controlled Legislature hasn’t kept the state’s share of school funding in line with inflation for 15 years. And it…
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Watch: 10 Wisconsin companies are suing the Trump administration to get refunds on tariffs
But you shouldn’t hold your breath waiting on a rebate for the higher prices you’ve been paying.
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Watch: Free breakfast and lunch in school. That’s what Democratic senators wanted for Wisconsin kids.
Free breakfast and lunch in school. That’s what Democratic senators wanted for Wisconsin kids. But the “Healthy School Meals for All” proposal was blocked by Assembly Republicans… again. Democratic Sen. Sarah Keyeski of Lodi and others introduced the legislation to reduce family food costs, eliminate hunger-related stigma, and support local farmers by funding universal, nutritious…
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Watch: Sen. Kelda Roys’ plan to lower health care costs and reduce uncompensated care
For voters who feel politicians have lost any focus on the cost of living and affordable healthcare, Democrats are proposing different ways to increase health insurance security in Wisconsin.
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Watch: President Trump pushed in his State of the Union address to pass voter suppression bills.
President Trump made a push in his State of the Union address for Congress to pass voter suppression bills. One from Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil would put major limits on mailed ballots, Another would make voter ID rules so strict that tens of millions of women who changed their names after marriage could find themselves…
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Watch: Tom Tiffany claims the Epstein files are a distraction from Trump’s economy
In a recent Sunday newsletter Question of the Week, more than 90% of respondents expressed outrage that Rep. Tom Tiffany, the presumptive Republican candidate for governor, referred to the Epstein files as a distraction from he claimed are President Donald Trump’s economic successes. Democratic candidate and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said Tiffany should take…
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Watch: It’s more important than ever to know who’s on your local ballot in April
The spring election is just six weeks away — and there’s a good chance many voters don’t really know much about the candidates running for spots on school boards and and in local governments. A group in Waukesha County is showing how a little homework goes a long way in making sure you can vote…
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Watch: Rising leaders recognize bipartisan concerns about the impact of AI
Concern about the real world impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being felt by everyone, whatever their political preferences. But that’s not translating into bipartisan political action on behalf of all the people whose jobs could be lost to AI. A rising leader in the Wisconsin Assembly wants to change that.
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Watch: Minority Leader Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) on keeping her caucus together
After becoming one of the youngest caucus leaders in the history of the Wisconsin Legislature four years ago, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) put her skills to work as Minority Leader, keeping her caucus together and focused on achieving wins. One of her biggest wins came recently with the passage of a long-stalled bill to extend…
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Watch: Missy Hughes’ plan for growing the state’s economy
One of the Democratic candidates for governor has put out a 3-part plan for growing the state’s economy.
