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Here's what to know about the 3 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot The way constitutional amendments are presented to voters can often be difficult to understand. Such measures are crafted in a manner that ask…
Tiffany leads Crowley in fundraising thanks to three major donors The state GOP raised more than $29.5 million in the last three months, with $27.6 million of that coming from just three deep-pocketed donors.
Poll: Wisconsinites overwhelmingly oppose data centers in their area More voters said they would welcome a steel mill to their area than a data center.
On data centers, Crowley and Tiffany more alike than different It’s an issue that could play a key role in the Nov. 3 general election, as public animosity toward data centers continues to rise.
