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All of Wisconsin’s Democratic candidates for governor talk up their support for public education, but there are differences when it comes to taxpayer-funded vouchers for parents to send their kids to private, usually religious, schools. Some want to end the program immediately, others take a more incremental approach to limiting taxpayer exposure. Joel Brennan has…

No matter which Democrat emerges as the winner of the August 11 primary for governor, Republicans will be ready with attacks tailored to that person’s quotes, votes, and actions. For Sen. Kelda Roys, it will likely involve her leadership on fighting for women’s healthcare rights. She was asked about that by Pat Kreitlow at a…

The return of Milwaukee County David Crowley to the governor’s race and his surprise endorsement by Gov. Tony Evers has widened a rift between critics and supporters of Rep. Francesca Hong’s gubernatorial campaign. Some see Hong’s democratic socialist platform and her past words and actions as a losing ticket in a general election, but Hong…

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley reentered the race for governor on Saturday — including an endorsement from Gov. Tony Evers — and he made clear that many Democrats see the August 11 primary as Rep. Francesca Hong vs. the rest of the field. Crowley had exited the race 10 days ago and endorsed Lt. Gov.…

Wisconsin Rep. Angela Stroud pushed back against legislation focused on transgender athletes, arguing lawmakers should not define support for women through restrictions on sports, locker rooms or the legal definition of sex. Speaking on the Assembly floor, Stroud said Wisconsin could better support women by equally funding women’s athletic programs, expanding resources for domestic violence…

🏥 Hospital beds in hallways. Patient care in ambulance bays and storage rooms. That’s what healthcare in Wisconsin looks like right now, and emergency room doctors say it’s going to get worse. Federal cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have significantly reduced healthcare funding, driving more uninsured patients to emergency departments and…

Democrats’ new Kids Over Clicks plan aims at protecting children online by regulating access to and accountability for AI, social media, and surveillance. Wisconsin is already implementing a school cell phone ban, and this federal legislation could set a new national standard for kids’ online safety.

Welcome back to our series, What’s Brewing in Wisconsin! We’re traveling around the state highlighting the bars, breweries, and cafés that make Wisconsin feel like home, one drink at a time. Today, we’re at Rochambo on Milwaukee’s iconic Brady Street.Follow along for the next stop in the series.

Former Assembly Rep. Fred Clark is now a candidate for Congress in northern Wisconsin’s 7th District. When asked in this week’s TV debate about one promise he’ll work hardest to keep, he described the need to help the northern Wisconsin economy become more diverse and better able to retain its young people in their hometowns.…

In this week’s 7th Congressional District Democratic debate, the three candidates were asked whether they would pursue impeaching President Donald Trump if Democrats took control of the House of Representatives. Chris Armstrong didn’t hesitate to outline why it will be one of his very first priorities if elected. You can watch the full debate at…