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Clark campaigns on cooperation, rebuilding the Northwoods
Voters in Wisconsin’s seventh congressional district need a representative who can work across party lines, bring practical experience to Washington, and address problems that have been neglected while the nation’s political parties fight among themselves.
Alfonso campaigns on affordability, smaller government, and generational change
At 26, Michael Alfonso, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin’s seventh congressional district, acknowledges that voters may have questions about his youth, but he says they should view it as an asset rather than a liability.
Governor’s race heads into the home stretch
Crowley, Tiffany launch bus tours, pour millions into final campaign push
With Election Day quickly approaching, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley and Republican nominee Tom Tiffany have hit the home stretch in their campaigns, with each side using massive fundraising hauls to air multimillion-dollar ad campaigns and to stage statewide bus tours to mobilize voters.
Tiffany promises affordability, accountability, common sense
GOP nominee says he will Return $3 billion surplus to taxpayers, end 400-year tax
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says Wisconsin needs a dramatic change in direction, and the Republican gubernatorial nominee believes that change begins with three priorities — affordability, accountability, and common sense.
Democratic advisor alleges Crowley sought $250,000, job for wife in endorsement deal
Crowley, Rodriguez call claims false
A senior Democratic political advisor with firsthand knowledge of the events and familiar with Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign’s internal discussions has alleged in an affidavit that Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley conditioned his July primary endorsement of Rodriguez on a promise of $250,000 and a paid position for his wife in a future Rodriguez administration.
Oneida County approves shoreland zoning overhaul
Supervisors reject new restrictions on clearcutting, viewing corridor landscaping
The Oneida County Board of Supervisors approved a major rewrite of its shoreland zoning ordinance this week, voting 14-4 with one abstention and two absences to adopt revisions developed over nearly five years of work, following extensive negotiations with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Northwoods population stagnates, rest of Wisconsin grows
Population numbers raise questions about public lands, development opportunities
New population estimates released by the Wisconsin Department of Administration reveal a gaping disparity between northern Wisconsin and the rest of the state, with seven Northwoods counties together adding fewer than 1,000 residents between the 2020 census and Jan. 1, while elsewhere population grew at a healthier clip.
City council scales back sidewalks in road project, tables final decision on Hemlock St.
The Rhinelander Common Council approved on Monday reconstruction plans for seven streets in the city’s neighborhood project, mostly favoring wider roadways while rebuffing recommendations for new sidewalks on several streets.
Autism advocates blast Evers over federal education tax credit
New IRS rules: Public and private school students could benefit
New federal regulations for a nationwide education tax credit have refueled a debate over school choice in Wisconsin, with an autism advocacy organization criticizing Gov. Tony Evers for opposing a program that could provide millions of dollars in educational assistance to students, including those with special needs.
Oneida County libraries survive first round of county budget talks
Oneida County’s three public libraries survived their first major test of the 2027 budget season Monday, with the county executive committee voting 6-1 to advance the libraries’ requested funding after a lengthy debate over how library costs are calculated, who pays them, and whether the county should continue funding libraries at more than the state’s calculated full reimbursement.