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Emissions Of Trump-Supported Columbia Co. Coal Plant Jumped In 2025
A Columbia County coal plant salted to “modernize” its operations, dramatically increased its pollutant emissions in 2025.
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Local Election Officials Reel Over ‘Logistical Nightmare' Of Trump's Vote-By-Mail Order
Trump's executive order has thrown local vote-by-mail election preparations into chaos.
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Wisconsin Rep. Gwen Moore Introduces Bill To Repeal Federal School Voucher Tax Credit
While the general election takes place on Nov. 3, Wisconsin’s next governor will not be inaugurated until Jan. 4, 2027.
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Two Democrats Seek To Challenge Treasurer John Leiber, Wisconsin's Only GOP State Office Holder
Leiber, first elected in 2022, is running for his second term in office this year.
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Democrats And Advocates Call For State Birth Control Protections
State laws are necessary to protect Wisconsinites from potential actions by the Supreme Court targeting access to birth control.
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Salah Sarsour's Lawyers Say His Health Is Deteriorating, Religious Freedoms Denied
Salah Salsour is the Palestinian president of Milwaukee’s Islamic Society and a legal U.S. permanent resident.
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Barnes Leans On Statewide Experience To Make Case For Democratic Nomination
Barnes entered the race in December and he’ll need to get through a crowded Democratic primary to make it onto the November ballot.
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Budget Committee Releases Funds For Agency That Aids People With Disabilities Seeking Work
The Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously for the funding, but members first argued over why the panel didn’t act sooner.
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Measles, Whooping Cough Spike Amid Low Vaccination Rates
Unvaccinated people are like fuel for the wildfire of disease outbreaks, said Dr. Andrew Pavia, of the University of Utah, in his remarks.
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Republican Legislators Ask Evers To Pause Commutations, Make Changes To The Process
A commutation doesn’t automatically mean a person in prison will be released.
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Most Wisconsinites Say They Wanted Failed Surplus Deal; Analysts Projected It Would Lead To Deficit
Of those surveyed, 80% said it should have passed, 11% said it shouldn’t have passed, while 9% said they didn’t know.
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Advocates, Elected Officials Urge Hospitals To Resume Gender-Affirming Care For Youth
“We know this issue matters deeply to many in our community, especially the patients and families we serve,” Children’s Wisconsin said.
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3rd Congressional District Democrats Say They'll Represent Regular People Better Than Van Orden
Democrats have often run against the Prairie du Chien Republican by pointing to his long list of perceived character flaws.
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US Supreme Court's Uneven Rulings In Election Lead-Up Causing Chaos, Experts Say
Now, the Supreme Court is the one upending elections.
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‘His Life Meant So Much More': Corrections Awards Honor Corey Proulx, Standout Staff
Department of Corrections Secretary Jared Hoy read the names of 10 Corrections workers seriously injured in the line of duty in 2025.
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Wisconsin Advocates Fear Proposed Federal Changes Will Take Childcare Backward
The policies announced include a rollback of Biden administration programs that supported higher wages for childcare workers.
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Report: FBI Investigating 2020 Wisconsin Election
President Donald Trump has frequently singled out Wisconsin’s election administration since he began attacking the 2020 election results.
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Devil's Lake Expansion Highlights Imminent Loss Of Knowles-Nelson Funding
The nearly 40-year-old stewardship grant program has long been a bipartisan success story.
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One-Time Independent Aims To Reinvent Politicking As He Gets Into Democratic Primary In 1st CD
Every Democratic primary candidate in the 1st Congressional District has a plea for funds on their website except Adam Follmer.
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Democrats Running For Governor Agree On Need For Healthcare Access, Differ On How To Get There
In the contest for the Democratic nomination for governor, “affordability” might be the most frequently used campaign watchword.
