State Politics
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Trump makes phony voter fraud claim again: The dead don’t vote in Wisconsin
President Trump reposted a conspiracy video with false claims of voter fraud in Wisconsin. Here’s the difference between voter files and active voter registrations.
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Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for February 1-7
Your weekly guide to political community events and ways to take action across Wisconsin this week.
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Here’s the phony reason the US Senate hasn’t voted to restore ACA tax credits
ACA funding is already covered by the 1977 Hyde Amendment, yet some Republicans want any bill restoring the expired enhanced premium tax credits to include the same language.
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Trump endorses Florida man running for Congress in Wisconsin — Sean Duffy’s son-in-law
Michael Alfonso, 25, has an active voter registration in Florida, where he voted in 2024, an inactive Madison record, and an active record at his in-laws’ home in Hayward, though he has never voted there.
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The ‘real’ GOP primary for WI governor: Trump endorses Tom Tiffany
With Tom Tiffany winning Trump’s endorsement, the odds become even longer for Josh Schoemann, the only other Republican in the race for Wisconsin governor.
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And they’re off: 7 Democratic candidates for WI governor hold first forum
Without big disagreements on top issues, gubernatorial hopefuls trumpet their varied experiences in leadership, public service, and different types of Wisconsin businesses.
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Lt. Gov. Rodriguez wants to protect Wisconsin families… from ICE
President Trump’s masked police force claims a mandate to keep Americans safe from criminal immigrants, but an ongoing record of violence against community members prompted the gubernatorial candidate’s proposal.
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What is gender affirming care, and why do conservatives want to destroy it?
Properly-informed professional gender affirming care can lead to lives of dignity unless blocked by misinformation and political coercion.
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Evers makes one last ask of Republicans to take property tax relief seriously
Gov. Tony Evers says school districts were dealing with legislative underfunding long before the “400-year” veto GOP lawmakers blame for a record number of referendums.
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AI data center plans for Greenleaf scrapped amid community opposition
The real estate company looking to bring a data center to Greenleaf has ended its pursuit of property after residents and officials made clear they opposed the idea.
