In an interview, the two-term mayor of Wisconsin's capital city called the decision "bittersweet" and cited concerns about the toll of serving in office.
Races for Wisconsin governor, the Legislature, attorney general, Congress and more will be on voters’ ballots. Control of state government is at stake.
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With less than two weeks until the Nov. 3 election, the candidates for Wisconsin governor sparred on issues from taxes to abortion.
Jonathan Lever will take over as the nonprofit’s president and CEO in February 2027, succeeding longtime leader Bob Sorge, who is retiring.
Led by Dr. Joshua Whetten with locations in Madison, Sun Prairie and Beaver Dam, the practice is a leading Wisconsin provider of Invisalign aligners.
The candidates come from Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. They are scheduled to appear at public forums next week at UW-Madison and UW-Parkside.
Delta Beer Lab will close on Oct. 25 after nearly eight years in Madison, citing increased economic pressures after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Racial disparities remain in the county’s youth detentions. Judges Everett Mitchell and Nia Trammell say they’re seeing more complex and violent cases.
The Dane County nonprofit’s after-school initiative focuses on helping middle school students with mentorship, career exploration and confidence building.
Republican Sen. Howard Marklein is facing Democratic Rep. Jenna Jacobson for the new swing district in southwest Wisconsin. Here's what they said on the issues.
Paul Fanlund: The Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor has a troubling record of election denial. Democrat David Crowley says he is running from it.
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John Nichols: Democrats David Crowley and Sarah Godlewski know votes in rural areas are key to winning the Wisconsin governor’s race.
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Dave Zweifel: Maybe the botched execution of Christa Pike will provide the impetus to finally banning the death penalty in America.
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Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway spoke of a rise in harassment and threats to her, her family and leadership. What do you think of her decision to not run again?
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Editorial: After a tough week, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says she won’t run for reelection, adding a warning to dial down the vitriol.
Editorial: Our endorsements for Dane County area and Wisconsin Assembly and Senate races.
He’s an example of the next generation of Democrats who, if their party takes control of the Legislature, will fight for rural schools, hospitals and communities.
Despite many chances to offer policies to respond to this ongoing Wisconsin crisis, GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany stayed silent.
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Races for Wisconsin governor, the Legislature, attorney general, Congress and more will be on voters’ ballots. Control of state government is at stake.
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