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May 2025

When lawmakers serve the wealthy, the rest of us pay the price
GOP lawmakers removing 600+ items from the governor's budget proposal is all about politics, not people. "While GOP leaders are obsessing over who gets…
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Emily Tseffos
VIDEO: One-on-one with Ben Wikler
Watch now | The now-outgoing chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin sits down to discuss Elon Musk, his run for DNC chair, his surprise endorsement…
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Dan Shafer
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Not the greatest Schoemann: Why the Washington County Executive’s referendum failure means he’s a bad candidate for governor
In 2022, Josh Schoemann failed to pass a referendum that should have been a "political participation trophy." Guest column from Jordan Morales.
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Jordan Morales
Recombobulating on the radio (Week of May 11-17)
Featuring appearances on "Matenaer On Air" and "The Maggie Daun Show." Plus: Angela Lang guest co-hosts "Mornings" on Civic Media.
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Dan Shafer
23 Wisconsin state legislators to watch for the 2025-2026 session
In budget discussions and throughout the legislative session, these are the legislators most vulnerable to being ousted by the voters in 2026, under…
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Dan Shafer
The Recombobulation Area wins big at the Milwaukee Press Club awards
The publication won six total awards, including a Gold honor for Angela Lang and five awards for Dan Shafer.
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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of May 4-10)
Featuring appearances on "Matenaer On Air," "The Maggie Daun Show," and "Mornings with Pat Kreitlow."
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Dan Shafer
Without Medicaid, Wisconsin won’t work. Any cut to the program puts us all at risk.
"The upcoming weeks...are ones of existential risk for American healthcare." Guest column from Timothy Faust.
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Timothy Faust
We should get rid of the partial veto…eventually
"Just because one party does it, doesn’t make it right when the other party follows suit—no matter how much we support the end result. Without…
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Emily Mills
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Recombobulating on the radio (Week of April 27-May 3)
Plus: Thank you to everyone who attended our Community Happy Hour!
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Dan Shafer
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