Politics
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Voter opinions on immigration and deportation have changed. Republicans hope to benefit.
As Republicans continue to hammer President Joe Biden on immigration and border security, new polling from the Marquette University Law School shows it may be resonating with more voters.
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Report: Wisconsin’s debt is lowest in at least 25 years
The reduction in debt could allow the state to borrow money to fund infrastructure projects like roads, bridges and buildings. It also helps the state improve its credit rating so it can borrow at lower interest rates.
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Democrat Peter Barca announces bid for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District
Democrat Peter Barca, a former state representative who served in Congress 30 years ago, announced a new congressional run Thursday.
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Wisconsin Legislature sues Evers, DPI over reading bill
The Wisconsin Legislature is suing Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Public Instruction over literacy legislation passed last summer.
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Lawsuit seeks electronic absentee voting for people with disabilities
Deployed military and people living abroad can vote in Wisconsin elections via email or online. A lawsuit asks the court to allow voters with disabilities to do the same.
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Green Bay City Council candidate won’t concede despite recount confirming loss
Following a recount, a former Green Bay City Council member has not conceded he lost his reelection bid earlier this month.
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State Supreme Court hears arguments in Evers lawsuit challenging GOP ‘legislative vetoes’
Attorneys representing Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers say the court’s ruling could have major implications for how state government currently functions.
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Trump, Baldwin hold narrow Wisconsin leads in latest Marquette poll
Wisconsin could again be one of a handful of states that decide the presidency, not to mention control of the U.S. Senate.
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Biden campaign hosts roundtable criticizing Trump’s stance on abortion
Health care professionals and birth workers in Milwaukee said a nationwide abortion ban would mean death and a lack of resources for pregnant people.
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Republican Eric Hovde loans campaign $8M in race against US Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Republican Eric Hovde is the latest example of a self-funder in high-profile Wisconsin elections, which experts say comes with major benefits and some drawbacks.