Politics
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Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Eau Claire Democrat Rebecca Cooke has outraised Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden for the first time in Wisconsin’s hotly contested 3rd Congressional District race.
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Wisconsin Democrats announce marijuana legalization bill
In a bid to capitalize on recent bipartisan pushes to regulate the state’s hemp industry, Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a bill to fully legalize marijuana. But the plan is doomed in the Republican-led Legislature.
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Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN resumes coverage at the state Capitol
Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN is back online after going dark for about seven weeks due to a lack of funding.
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Milwaukee County benefits director fired following lapse in health insurance contract
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced an “employee” who let the county’s health insurance contract with UnitedHealthcare lapse last year has been fired.
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Supreme Court candidates differ on state courts’ role in federal immigration disputes
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court candidates have different opinions about the role state courts should in disputes involving federal immigration agents.
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Lapse of health care contract for Milwaukee County employees angers officials
Milwaukee County officials are calling for an “emergency action” after learning that the contract covering healthcare for thousands of county employees has lapsed.Â
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Trump’s trade war took a toll on shipments in the Twin Ports last year
Cargo shipments at the Port of Duluth-Superior slumped last year due to headwinds driven by unfavorable market trends, shifting trade lanes and President Donald Trump’s trade war.
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Sen. Baldwin says ending ‘roving patrols,’ masked agents must be part of DHS funding bill
Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin believes immigration enforcement and border patrol agencies have gone “rogue” and she is calling for greater oversight and accountability.
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Wisconsin’s 2026 governor candidates consider school funding
Wisconsin’s 2026 Governor Candidates Consider School Funding Candidates in the 2026 race for governor on public school funding and choice vouchers. Transcript Frederica Freyberg: Republican candidate for governor, Josh Schoemann, […]
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In governor’s race, GOP coalesces around Tiffany while Democrats navigate crowded field
The Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor is shaping up to be crowded. That’s in stark contrast to the GOP side, where Republicans have coalesced around a single candidate.










