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Tom Tiffany attacks David Crowley on data centers as campaign for governor ramps up

In the early days of the general election campaign for Wisconsin governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has tried to ...
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Oracle drops Wisconsin suit over financial requirements tied to data centers

This is an aerial rendering of what the planned data center campus in Port Washington could look like. Source: City of Port Washington Tech giant Oracle is dropping its lawsuit against Wisconsin ...
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Green Bay faces federal lawsuit from wrongfully convicted brothers

From left, Robert and David Bintz pose for photos on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, the day that a Brown County judge signed an order for their immediate release from prison. The brothers served more than ...
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Nearly $1M conservation easement approved on 1.2K acres in northern Wisconsin

A bike trail north of Forest Lake. Around 481 acres near Forest Lake and 771 acres near Emil Lake make up the recently approved Border Lakes Forest Legacy Conservation Easement. The Wisconsin ...
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UW System will freeze tuition for 2 years if state invests $190M

Tuition at Wisconsin’s public university system will be frozen for the 2027-29 biennium if the Legislature agrees to invest $190 million in the Universities of Wisconsin. Board of Regents President ...
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Former state Democratic Party chair sees ‘wind’ in Democrats’ sails

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and outgoing Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler have a one-on-one conversation on stage at the party’s annual convention in Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, ...
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Wisconsin Democrats sue to boot Republican from key state Senate race

Michele Magadance Skinner is a Republican running for Wisconsin’s 31st Senate District in 2026. Photo courtesy of Friends of Michele Skinner campaign Wisconsin Democrats are suing to kick a Republican ...
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We Energies, Milwaukee schools partnership opens career doors for high school students

Mickey Critton explains the work he does at We Energies on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in West Allis, Wis. Angela Major/WPR Working at We Energies was not part of Mickey Critton’s plan, but it was the ...
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Crowley leads Tiffany by 4 points in new head-to-head poll of likely voters

A new poll of likely Wisconsin voters shows Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the Democratic nominee for governor, with a four percentage point lead over Republican nominee U.S. Rep. Tom ...
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Wisconsin Democrats preach unity as Hong endorses Crowley

David Crowley knew there was division in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary. But, he says that has to be put behind them. “From the very first day that I announced this campaign, I said the real threat ...
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Duffy son-in-law Michael Alfonso wins bruising GOP primary in 7th Congressional District

Seventh district congressional candidate Michael Alfonso speaks to reporters Saturday, May 16, 2026, during the Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in ...