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The state just experienced another record-smashing race in terms of political spending. Some research suggests gender is a ...
The journalism nonprofit has again been recognized for its work in the press club's Excellence in Journalism contest.
The Badger Project is suing the Wisconsin Department of Justice for the names and work histories of all law enforcement ...
The electric vehicle maker Tesla is challenging state law that bans auto companies from selling directly to consumers.
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FINAL REPORT: Top donors to Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme CourtMarch 26, 2025The Badger Project UPDATED: Top donors (so far) to Susan Crawford, liberal for Wis Supreme CourtFebruary 27, 2025The ...
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Eric Hovde, Tim Michels and Kwik Trip co-founder Donald Zeitlow have each given the legal maximum of $20k, as have ...
Since 1954, women in Waupaca and the surrounding areas could give birth at the local hospital. No longer. Last year, the healthcare system Thedacare that runs the hospital merged with another system, ...
Elon Musk joins the usual billionaire donors in Wisconsin politics: the Uihleins, Diane Hendricks, George Soros and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, along with many others dumping huge sums into political ...
The highly politicized race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court garnered national attention and is once again on track to top spending records. The election could also affect the court’s notable gender ...