GOP leaders to pay lawyers up to $550 an hour to defend use of private attorneys The Wisconsin Legislature is being sued over spending millions on private attorneys.

Republican leaders will pay private lawyers up to $550 an hour in taxpayer money to represent the Legislature in a lawsuit challenging them over that very practice: using taxpayer money to hire private attorneys.
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Shorewood debuts 'I voted' stickers designed by local students The Village of Shorewood launched new "I Voted" stickers for the April election - a set of 33 designs created by elementary school students.

Shorewood debuts 'I voted' stickers designed by local students
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Tornado warnings delay Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate debate The Wisconsin Supreme Court debate scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight has been delayed due to severe weather.

Tornado warnings delay Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate debate
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NWS Alert> Severe Thunderstorms From Mcfarland to Lake Koshkonong to Janesville Moving NE At 65 MPH. 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail. Locations Impacted Include E Madison, Janesville, Fitchburg, Stoughton, Oregon, Mcfarland, Monona, Milto... #wiwx Details

Get to know Journal Sentinel investigative reporter Mary Spicuzza Mary Spicuzza, a Milwaukee native, has been covering politics and other issues for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel since 2015.

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How and where to vote early in Wisconsin's April 7 spring election Early voting runs March 24 through April 5 for the April 7 election, which includes a race for state Supreme Court and local offices.

How and where to vote early in Wisconsin's April 7 spring election
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Mailer in Germantown school election has one big problem An outside political group urges Germantown School District voters to re-elect a candidate who isn't on the ballot.

Some Germantown area residents have been receiving eye-catching political mailers urging them to reelect conservative incumbent Eric Brown to the local school board.

One problem – Brown isn't actually running for reelection.

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Chris Taylor polling ahead of Maria Lazar in WI Supreme Court race Liberal judge Chris Taylor holds a lead over conservative Maria Lazar in a new Marquette Law poll for the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race, but many voters remain undecided.

State Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, the liberal candidate in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, is leading conservative State Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar by eight percentage points among likely voters, according to a new Marquette University Law School poll.
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How could the U.S. strikes in Iran affect the world's oil supply? Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world's major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China.

Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world's major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China. n.pr/3N9eJKA

Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure

Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/t...

Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’

Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’ www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...

Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging. n.pr/49SAnLG

Four arrested in sex trafficking investigation linked to On The Border strip club in Franklin

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Judge refuses call from Trump's former Wisconsin lawyer to step away from fake elector case

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Conservative radio host Jay Weber leaving WISN-AM

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NEW on CNN: In several old videos we found, Pete Hegseth blasted Trump in 2016 warning he could issue unlawful orders that troops should refuse, calling him an “armchair tough guy” with five draft deferments.

Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.

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😂

Go Pack Go

FINAL: Packers 28, Bears 21

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Juan Orlando Hernández is released from a US prison after being pardoned by Trump. The ex-Honduran leader was convicted on drug trafficking charges. https://cnn.it/441JYwt

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launches campaign for Wisconsin governor

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Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder: 'Things happen' Mohammed bin Salman steps foot in the U.S. for the first time since Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder that caused global outrage.

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Gilbert: New national Marquette poll adds to danger signs for Republicans in 2026 mid-terms

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Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct

Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...

American travelers are hearing a lot of political hot takes from strangers these days.
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Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election

Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...

Milwaukee #Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has call to action on delay on #SNAP benefits: 'This is about our kids.'

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The #Bucks just announced that Kevin Porter Jr. injured his right meniscus during on-court return-to-play training yesterday.

He will have surgery which will sideline him for approximately 4 weeks.

#NBASKY

Oh, one more thing:

What did Giannis mean when he shouted "This is my city!" in Bucks' win over Knicks?

@bensteelemjs.bsky.social is all over it #NBASky

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Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica devastated. And, the shutdown's impact on airports Officials are assessing the damage after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5.  And, how the government shutdown is impacting air traffic controllers.

Officials are assessing the damage after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5. And, how the government shutdown is impacting air traffic controllers. n.pr/4ohyQnk

#Bucks win