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How Wisconsin Democrats run in 2026, and especially how they govern in 2027, will have a tremendous influence on how presidential contenders run in 2028, a year that could be democracy’s last best hope.
If you live in Wisconsin, you should be paying attention to the health major employers like Kohl’s.
February’s Bureau of Labor Statistics release was bad. Compounding employment problems, the US finds itself in a new war.
The Wisconsin Policy Forum, with a terrific data tool, has handed citizens a treasure trove of hard facts.
“He took the ministry from Sunday morning, and he delivered it to the people,” the younger Jackson said.
Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.
It’s time to truly support fighters for the issues that matter, regardless of their race or gender. We know that women still face systemic barriers. We will continue to fight. We will accept no less.
The Democratic Socialists of America are expanding their footprint, both here in Wisconsin and across the nation. What started as a small, quiet fringe movement has ballooned into a powerful force within the Democratic Party.
Two attempts to peel back the veil of secrecy over the proliferation of data centers, including one by Wisconsin Watch reporter Tom Kertscher, are being honored in this year’s Openness in Government Awards, or Opees, bestowed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came together to support important consent legislation
It’s probably too much to ask any administration, and this one in particular, to be honest at times like this. Democrats and Republicans alike have kept us in the dark during war, and, unfortunately, many other times.
Wisconsin police officers have used Flock to stalk domestic partners and “love interests” while ICE uses it to stalk our immigrant neighbors.
Law Forward filed the lawsuit on behalf of five school districts, parents and others
Complex system insulates districts that agree to raise taxes the fastest
Despite huge long-term stakes, this spring’s high court contest is shaping up to be a relatively low-key affair.
Monitoring is over at Lincoln Hills but reforms must continue – and kids must be kept in their homes and communities
Here we are with a new proposal to bring back capital punishment, a practice that was abolished in 1853, five years after Wisconsin was admitted to the union.
Will the US Transportation Secretary release a $1 billion bridge replacement grant in his former congressional district or go along with President Donald Trump’s arbitrary cuts to infrastructure projects?
Yes, Iran is a monstrous authoritarian theocracy, but Trump’s war is opening up the gates of hell. Then what?
This administration made a choice to go to war without planning for the people caught in its wake.
How Wisconsin Democrats run in 2026, and especially how they govern in 2027, will have a tremendous influence on how presidential contenders run in 2028, a year that could be democracy’s last best hope.
If you live in Wisconsin, you should be paying attention to the health major employers like Kohl’s.
February’s Bureau of Labor Statistics release was bad. Compounding employment problems, the US finds itself in a new war.
The Wisconsin Policy Forum, with a terrific data tool, has handed citizens a treasure trove of hard facts.
“He took the ministry from Sunday morning, and he delivered it to the people,” the younger Jackson said.
Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.
It’s time to truly support fighters for the issues that matter, regardless of their race or gender. We know that women still face systemic barriers. We will continue to fight. We will accept no less.
The Democratic Socialists of America are expanding their footprint, both here in Wisconsin and across the nation. What started as a small, quiet fringe movement has ballooned into a powerful force within the Democratic Party.
Two attempts to peel back the veil of secrecy over the proliferation of data centers, including one by Wisconsin Watch reporter Tom Kertscher, are being honored in this year’s Openness in Government Awards, or Opees, bestowed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came together to support important consent legislation
It’s probably too much to ask any administration, and this one in particular, to be honest at times like this. Democrats and Republicans alike have kept us in the dark during war, and, unfortunately, many other times.
Wisconsin police officers have used Flock to stalk domestic partners and “love interests” while ICE uses it to stalk our immigrant neighbors.
Law Forward filed the lawsuit on behalf of five school districts, parents and others
Complex system insulates districts that agree to raise taxes the fastest
Despite huge long-term stakes, this spring’s high court contest is shaping up to be a relatively low-key affair.
Monitoring is over at Lincoln Hills but reforms must continue – and kids must be kept in their homes and communities
Here we are with a new proposal to bring back capital punishment, a practice that was abolished in 1853, five years after Wisconsin was admitted to the union.
Will the US Transportation Secretary release a $1 billion bridge replacement grant in his former congressional district or go along with President Donald Trump’s arbitrary cuts to infrastructure projects?
Yes, Iran is a monstrous authoritarian theocracy, but Trump’s war is opening up the gates of hell. Then what?
This administration made a choice to go to war without planning for the people caught in its wake.
