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Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin

Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.

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Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin
Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Wisconsin Democrats want to ban sham lawsuits as GOP senator continues fight against local news site

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Wisconsin Democrats want to ban sham lawsuits as GOP senator continues fight against local news site
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats on Tuesday proposed barring the use of expensive, sham lawsuits to silence criticism, after a Republican state senator was accused of trying to bankrupt a local news outlet for reporting on his alleged use of a homophobic slur. The Wausau Pilot & Review reported in 2021 that local businessman Cory Tomczyk, […]
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February 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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A bill in the state Legislature aims to bolster #nuclear power in #Wisconsin. State Rep. Shae Sortwell, a Republican from Two Rivers, wants the state to become an energy “powerhouse.”

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GOP lawmaker leads bipartisan push to supercharge nuclear power in Wisconsin
A bill in the state Legislature aims to bolster nuclear power in Wisconsin. State Rep. Shae Sortwell, a Republican from Two Rivers, wants the state to become an energy “powerhouse.”
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February 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Want less cash-drenched chaos in WI court races? We need tighter recusal standards and real guardrails on outside spending. Because “justice for sale” is not a state motto. #WIPolitics #Wisconsin #Courts #CampaignFinance #Democracy
Wisconsin Supreme Court elections have drawn an ‘obscene’ amount of spending. Here’s why and what can be done about it.
Loose campaign finance laws, lax recusal rules, a purple electorate and even the spring election cycle all help explain why high court races have become so expensive.
wisconsinwatch.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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GOP hypocrisy: Keep in mind that Wisconsin Republicans had to be shamed into restoring funding for Wisconsin Eye

They are very selective when it comes to transparency.

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GOP hypocrisy: Keep in mind that Wisconsin Republicans had to be shamed into restoring funding for Wisconsin Eye
  They are very selective when it comes to transparency. Top headline:  The Recombobulation Area Bottom headline:  Capital Times Dan Shafer ...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Again Denying Federal Disaster Request for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Severe Weather

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Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Again Denying Federal Disaster Request for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Severe Weather
Trump Administration refuses to provide explanation or justification as to why Wisconsin’s request for FEMA assistance was again denied
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Twin Cities ICE Efforts Move Into Wisconsin

Is local police department in western Wisconsin working with ICE agents?

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Twin Cities ICE Efforts Move Into Wisconsin
Is local police department in western Wisconsin working with ICE agents?
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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Proposal May Block ICE From Huddling In Milwaukee County Parks

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Proposal May Block ICE From Huddling In Milwaukee County Parks
A proposal may block ICE from huddling in Milwaukee County parks. The Milwaukee County Board is expected to vo...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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State alleges child labor violations at more than 100 Wisconsin Burger Kings owned by one firm

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State alleges child labor violations at more than 100 Wisconsin Burger Kings owned by one firm • Wisconsin Examiner
More than 600 teenagers are to receive back pay and penalties from the company, according to Wisconsin's state labor department.
wisconsinexaminer.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Let's do this statewide Wisconsin!

PS: Flock has a contract with Amazon to access your Ring, if you have one

Public outcry over facial recognition technology leads Milwaukee police to ban it, for now

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Public outcry over facial recognition technology leads Milwaukee police to ban it, for now • Wisconsin Examiner
The Milwaukee Police Department has banned use of facial recognition technology, for now, after a contentious public hearing.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Lordly, Team Trump's commitment to transparency is overwhelming! 🙄

"State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office"

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State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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ICYMI - Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Senate, run by the Republican majority, has a sneaky way of avoiding transparency and actually doing their jobs.

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How Wisconsin senators are voting on hundreds of bills in private
Hundreds of bills over the last year were approved in state Senate committees by paper ballot, meaning lawmakers didn't meet in-person to debate them.
captimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges

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How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges
Fewer Black and Hispanic students at UW-Madison, more at UW-Eau Claire, UWM.
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Madison: Statewide Data Center Day of Action Rally

Thursday, February 12, 2026
12:00 - 10:00 PM
State Capitol

Learn more >> www.wisconsinresist....

#wipolitics #wiresist
Madison: Statewide Data Center Day of Action Rally — Wisconsin Resist
https://www.findaprotest.info/event/madison/evt-45896bed2ea81ef5 https://www.instagram.com/p/DTYJ0nMkWMU/ 🚨NO DATA CENTER DAY OF ACTION🚨 Wisconsin! Join the no data center movement across the state! Join us On Thursday, February 12th at noon at the state capitol to demand a Statewide Morato
www.wisconsinresist.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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WI pushes for Narcan in every school as opioid deaths become top killer of young people

Opioid-related deaths are now the leading cause of death among Wisconsin school-aged children—and new legislation aims to change that.

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WI pushes for Narcan in every school as opioid deaths become top killer of young people
Opioid-related deaths are now the leading cause of death among Wisconsin school-aged children—and new legislation aims to change that.
www.wsaw.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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How USPS postmark rules, delays affect Wisconsin absentee ballots

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Will USPS postmark rules, delays affect Wisconsin absentee ballots?
State election officials explain why new USPS postmark rules won't affect absentee ballots but still urge voters to return them as soon as possible.
www.jsonline.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Opinion | After 30 years of #WisGOP cuts, it's time to fund education

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Opinion | After 30 years of GOP cuts, it's time to fund education
Kelda Roys: For 30 years, the GOP has cut funding for Wisconsin public schools, leaving our kids with fewer resources and causing a decline in student performance.
captimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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How Wisconsin senators are voting on hundreds of bills in private

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How Wisconsin senators are voting on hundreds of bills in private
Hundreds of bills over the last year were approved in state Senate committees by paper ballot, meaning lawmakers didn't meet in-person to debate them.
captimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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With 5000+ in the States, do we need more?
#wipolitics #wiunion
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The local battles over data center developments in Wisconsin | Here & Now
YouTube video by PBS Wisconsin
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February 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Big Tech wants Wisconsinites to pay for their data centers.

We need to speak up.

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Big Tech wants Wisconsinites to pay for their data centers. We need to speak up.  • Wisconsin Examiner
As we prepare for the PSC to make a decision on data centers, we need to make our voices heard to decision makers:
wisconsinexaminer.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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How many federal workers has Wisconsin lost under the Trump administration?

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How many federal workers has Wisconsin lost under the Trump administration?
The Department of Veterans Affairs saw the steepest cuts in Wisconsin.
www.jsonline.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting

Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote

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Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting
Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote
urbanmilwaukee.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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Wisconsin Democrats want to ban sham lawsuits as GOP senator continues fight against local news site - WIZM 92.3FM 106.7FM 1410AM
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More GOP lies will plague us.
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Wisconsin Democrats want to ban sham lawsuits as GOP senator continues fight against local news site
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats on Tuesday proposed barring the use of expensive, sham lawsuits to silence criticism, after a Republican state senator was accused of trying to bankrupt a loca...
www.wizmnews.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:15 PM
coffeebean-26.bsky.social
More Bryan Steil Save Act BS

Women don't need a birth certificate (with a matching name) to drive, fly or buy a beer, but if they want to vote they will.

Let's talk about how Native Americans, college students and some adoptees are screwed too

#WIsconsin #Wipolitics #wisdems #wisgop #SAVEAct

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February 8, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden is a vocal supporter of Trump, recently calling him “the most badass President in history”

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Van Orden tiptoes to the center amid midterm election headwinds
Often an ally of President Donald Trump, the GOP congressman in Wisconsin's most competitive district has voted with Democrats on several recent issues.
captimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM