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Trump needs to get his tariff obsession done with so the economy-wrecking uncertainty is put to rest.

For decades, conservatives in America have shouted that the Second Amendment exists to protect citizens from government tyranny.

Even before this latest addition to the long list of foreboding climate records, a spring Gallup poll showed a record number of Americans view global warming as a serious threat to them personally.

Wisconsin attorney general Josh Kaul has decided that if the U.S. Supreme Court won’t let him discriminate against Catholic Charities when it comes to a religious tax exemption, then he’ll take a wrecking ball to the tax exemption itself.

As governor, I’ll make it my top priority to make life more affordable for everyone.

Urban Milwaukee editor Bruce Murphy skates past key evidence and bases a major claim on factual errors.

At what point will taxpayers rebel against the high costs?

The IHRA definition covers not just the traditional antisemitism most common on the far right, but also the newer antisemitism more prevalent on the far left.

Stop the cruelty, extend the ACA tax credits and end the shutdown.

Just as the sign-up period for folks whose health care has been subsidized by the Affordable Care Act — Obamacare for short — is to begin for 2026, enrollees were told to expect having to pay a lot more. As much as 800% more, in fact.

We need legislative action to ensure that we never witness this type of individualized power and assault on our nation’s landmarks.

When the smoke clears, I don’t think this off-off year election with a highly selective electorate will amount to a tea leaf worth reading. In the end it’ll be just another Tuesday.

A new study maintains that roughly 60% of global land has already crossed the safe zone for maintaining life supporting ecosystems.

Black Men Organizing has been working for a year and a half to change the negative statistics impacting African Americans in Milwaukee.

Patterson was sworn in last month as the city’s top police officer, leading a department of more than 500 people.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share differing views on a series of issues involving Milwaukee Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, who has left the Wisconsin Assembly Dem caucus.

We’ll have to keep waiting for any meaningful data on the Democratic primary in the race for governor, but there’s a whole lot here to break down.

How else can we hold Jill Underly accountable?

Some cities, states and regions have a healthier technology startup economy than others, as metros such as San Francisco, Boston, Austin and others have shown for decades. How does Wisconsin stack up? An upcoming Madison conference will offer a glimpse at some long-term drivers – and some cautionary views, as well.

Thousands of jobs, billions in investment and a commitment to clean, efficient growth.

Trump needs to get his tariff obsession done with so the economy-wrecking uncertainty is put to rest.

For decades, conservatives in America have shouted that the Second Amendment exists to protect citizens from government tyranny.

Even before this latest addition to the long list of foreboding climate records, a spring Gallup poll showed a record number of Americans view global warming as a serious threat to them personally.

Wisconsin attorney general Josh Kaul has decided that if the U.S. Supreme Court won’t let him discriminate against Catholic Charities when it comes to a religious tax exemption, then he’ll take a wrecking ball to the tax exemption itself.

As governor, I’ll make it my top priority to make life more affordable for everyone.

Urban Milwaukee editor Bruce Murphy skates past key evidence and bases a major claim on factual errors.

At what point will taxpayers rebel against the high costs?

The IHRA definition covers not just the traditional antisemitism most common on the far right, but also the newer antisemitism more prevalent on the far left.

Stop the cruelty, extend the ACA tax credits and end the shutdown.

Just as the sign-up period for folks whose health care has been subsidized by the Affordable Care Act — Obamacare for short — is to begin for 2026, enrollees were told to expect having to pay a lot more. As much as 800% more, in fact.

We need legislative action to ensure that we never witness this type of individualized power and assault on our nation’s landmarks.

When the smoke clears, I don’t think this off-off year election with a highly selective electorate will amount to a tea leaf worth reading. In the end it’ll be just another Tuesday.

A new study maintains that roughly 60% of global land has already crossed the safe zone for maintaining life supporting ecosystems.

Black Men Organizing has been working for a year and a half to change the negative statistics impacting African Americans in Milwaukee.

Patterson was sworn in last month as the city’s top police officer, leading a department of more than 500 people.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share differing views on a series of issues involving Milwaukee Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, who has left the Wisconsin Assembly Dem caucus.

We’ll have to keep waiting for any meaningful data on the Democratic primary in the race for governor, but there’s a whole lot here to break down.

How else can we hold Jill Underly accountable?

Some cities, states and regions have a healthier technology startup economy than others, as metros such as San Francisco, Boston, Austin and others have shown for decades. How does Wisconsin stack up? An upcoming Madison conference will offer a glimpse at some long-term drivers – and some cautionary views, as well.

Thousands of jobs, billions in investment and a commitment to clean, efficient growth.