State Politics
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David Crowley’s departure leaves five Democrats in the race for WI governor
The Milwaukee County Executive collects accolades from his primary election opponents in a peaceful moment for a race that’s heating up.
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Hospital closures and data centers put Assembly District 92 in the spotlight
Polling shows a competitive race as voters grapple with hospital closures, affordability, and controversial data center proposals.
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Wisconsin businesses still hurting as Trump tries new ways to impose tariffs
Attorney General Josh Kaul says the president is trying to get around a US Supreme Court order, while small businesses face financial uncertainty.
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Vouchers drain vital funds from rural Wisconsin schools
Wisconsin’s private school vouchers divert millions of dollars in state aid away from public education, forcing rural districts to raise local property taxes to stay afloat. In communities lacking private school options, these programs siphon essential resources from public classrooms.
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Rubber-stamped regrets: Trump policies under Tom Tiffany are costing families their summer fun
Wisconsin families feel locked out of summer fun because basic necessities like gas and groceries are eating up the budget. Democratic lawmakers say under President Donald Trump’s policies that US Rep. Tom Tiffany has rubber-stamped, inflation has skyrocketed, gas prices have risen, and utility costs are out of control.
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The 7 districts likely to determine who controls the Wisconsin Assembly
Eight Republicans are retiring, giving Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer a reason to push harder for the first Democratic majority in 16 years.
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Child Care Counts ends: What the funding cliff means for Wisconsin parents
The expiration of pandemic-era childcare funding at the end of June could force about one-quarter of Wisconsin providers to either close or significantly reduce services. Childcare Counts allowed daycares to retain staff and keep childcare accessible.
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Tom Tiffany says affordability is a priority, so what does his record say on gas and utilities?
Votes by Tom Tiffany as a congressman and a state legislator show years of support for utility companies, opposition to a utility watchdog group, and thousands in corporate donations.
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Question of the Week: The ‘democratic socialist’ label
Progressives see their bold proposals as an improvement over “corporate Democrats,” but Republicans see only the ‘socialist’ part. It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for June 25.
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And then there were 6 as Missy Hughes drops out of the Democratic primary for WI governor
The former head of Wisconsin’s economic development office endorsed Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez ahead of the August 11 primary.
