Politics
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Adams County asks court to remove and replace elected treasurer
Adams County filed suit last week asking the court to declare that Treasurer Kara Dolezal “vacated” her position and her former opponent Kim Meinhardt is “entitled to hold that office.”
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US Rep. Derrick Van Orden wants to end spring elections in Wisconsin
At the Republican state convention Saturday, Derrick Van Orden suggested ending Wisconsin’s spring elections — a move that would require an amendment to the state constitution. His suggestion comes after a series of losses by conservatives in spring elections.
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Gov. Tony Evers is optimistic state budget is on track despite federal funding uncertainty
Gov. Tony Evers says he’s “hoping” the next state budget will be completed on time, even as the state of federal funding remains largely unknown.
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Head of health office warns of ‘slow-walking’ grants meant to help Wisconsin’s rural hospitals
President Donald Trump’s proposed budget includes cuts to funding for rural hospitals and health programs. The head of the state office of rural health said a myriad of cuts could lead to more hospital closures.
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Randy Bryce making another run for Congress, joins other early candidates
Democrat Randy Bryce, known as “Iron Stache,” is once again running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District.
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Liberal Judge Chris Taylor enters 2026 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The next battle for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is shaping up with liberal state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor announcing Tuesday that she will challenge conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. While the race won’t tip the balance of power on the state’s highest court like the last two Supreme Court contests, it could potentially grow liberals’ current…
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Lawmakers push for $10K fine, jail time for people who abandon boats on Wisconsin shorelines
The bill was introduced soon after the cabin cruiser dubbed “Deep Thought” was pulled from a Milwaukee public beach where it sat abandoned for six months.
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Wisconsin Republicans in Congress back Trump spending bill as advocates warn of food assistance cuts
As Republicans in Congress hammer out the details of a massive tax bill that would form a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s agenda, federal funding for food assistance could end up shifted to the states.
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Officials have until May 30 to reach deal to move Green Bay coal piles or risk losing $15M grant
Green Bay-area officials have less than two weeks to reach a deal to move downtown coal piles or risk losing out on a $15 million grant.
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Wisconsin labor groups push back as Biden-era climate law’s hefty price tag makes it a target for GOP cuts
Wisconsin labor and clean energy advocates say a Republican plan in Congress to claw back Biden-era clean energy tax credits could jeopardize thousands of jobs and force some companies to abandon projects.