State Politics
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Sara Rodriguez says ‘we need better guardrails around tech’ for kids’ online safety
The plan from Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez replaces a “wild west” environment with regulations that give parents the ability to sue tech companies that mine children’s data and encourage addictive behaviors.
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Wisconsin gas prices up 40 cents in a week as Iran conflict continues
As the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, the average of Wisconsin gas prices surged above $3 a gallon for the first time this year.
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Roys: Wisconsin deserves a governor who fights for families—not billionaires
Wisconsin state Sen. Kelda Roys says she’s ready to “fight for our democracy” and stand up to President Donald Trump as she campaigns for governor on lowering costs, protecting public schools, and expanding health care access. With Gov. Tony Evers stepping aside after his term ends, state Sen. Kelda Roys is making her case to…
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Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for March 6-12
Your weekly guide to Wisconsin political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 6 through Thursday, March 12.
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Question of the Week: Move our primary elections?
Some states started holding primary elections this week for next November’s general election. Here’s our newsletter question of the week for March 8, 2026.
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Duffy reaches fork in the road at Superior’s Blatnik Bridge
Will the US Transportation Secretary release a $1 billion Blatnik Bridge replacement grant in his former congressional district or go along with President Donald Trump’s arbitrary cuts to infrastructure projects?
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OPINION: An unauthorized war with Iran exposes America’s colonizers and monarchists
President Trump’s ability to unilaterally launch a war with Iran forces us to acknowledge the real regime change was done here in the United States.
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WI-born veteran, congressman calls out Van Orden for Trump support
US Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado native who was born and raised in Wisconsin, says fellow veteran and Rep. Derrick Van Orden failed veterans and the President’s new war with Iran isn’t what Wisconsinites want.
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7 moments that defined Wisconsin’s labor movement
Wisconsin has been home to strong union advocates since the nineteenth century, but their path hasn’t always been easy.
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11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin
You may think you know all about the Badger State, but there are some facts about Wisconsin that are truly surprising, even to long-time Wisconsinites.
