Politics
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15 states, including Wisconsin, sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil and gas projects
Wisconsin is part of a coalition of 15 states suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources.
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Milwaukee plans to order more ballots for future spring elections after ballot shortage ‘crisis’
Milwaukee’s top election official is planning to order one ballot per registered voter for future spring elections after some polling sites in the city ran out of ballots during the April election.Â
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Oshkosh calls for more funding to reimburse municipalities for state-owned properties
Oshkosh city leaders are calling on the state to increase funding to a program that reimburses communities for costs associated with hosting state properties, saying more than a decade of stagnating state support has shifted costs to local property tax payers.
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On day 1 of votes, Wisconsin Republicans cut over 600 items from Gov. Tony Evers’ budget
Republicans took their first step toward rewriting Wisconsin’s state budget Thursday, eliminating more than 600 ideas proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers with a single vote.
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Facing tariffs, Wisconsin clothing makers consider what onshoring production would take
In 2023, America imported about $31 billion in apparel from China and Vietnam, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission.
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2 lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional map filed with state Supreme Court
Two lawsuits filed Thursday are asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to declare the state’s congressional map unconstitutional ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Wisconsin joins lawsuit challenging federal freeze of EV charging funds
Wisconsin is joining a new multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to freeze funding for electric vehicle charging stations, Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday. The state joined 16 others […]
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How Wisconsin health care centers would be affected by potential cuts to Medicaid
The Trump administration is proposing cuts to Medicaid in its 2026 budget, which would reduce funding for Wisconsin’s federally qualified health centers.
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‘Credible threat’ made against family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Staff of Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden said “a credible threat” was made against the western Wisconsin congressman’s family.
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Wisconsin lawmakers optimistic about new compromise to give advanced practice nurses more autonomy
Bipartisan supporters says the changes will help alleviate a shortage of medical providers, especially in rural areas.