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Wisconsin budget deal cuts taxes and boosts university funding
Read full article: Wisconsin budget deal cuts taxes and boosts university fundingA budget deal brokered by Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature has cleared a key hurdle just hours after it was made public.
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundariesThe liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court has refused to hear challenges brought by Democrats seeking to throw out the battleground state’s current congressional district boundaries before the 2026 midterms.
Wisconsin, NIL collective sue Miami, allege tampering and NIL inducements to land football player
Read full article: Wisconsin, NIL collective sue Miami, allege tampering and NIL inducements to land football playerThe University of Wisconsin and its NIL collective have sued the University of Miami, saying it knowingly induced one of the Badgers’ football players to abandon a lucrative name, image and likeness contract to play for the Florida school this fall.
Supreme Court order gives religious organizations new chance to challenge New York abortion rule
Read full article: Supreme Court order gives religious organizations new chance to challenge New York abortion ruleThe Supreme Court is ordering a New York court to take a new look at whether some religious organizations should be excluded from a state regulation requiring health insurance plans to cover abortions.
Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmers
Read full article: Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmersA Wisconsin dairy farmer has alleged in a federal lawsuit that the Trump administration is illegally denying financial assistance to white farmers by continuing programs that favor minorities.
Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role
Read full article: Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional roleThe Trump administration's Justice Department has begun targeting Democratic and presidential swing states with demands for election data or changes to voter registration procedures.
Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to voters
Read full article: Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to votersA government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring’s hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
Read full article: Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxesThe Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous ruling in a religious rights case, finding a Catholic charity in Wisconsin can’t be required to pay unemployment taxes when other religious groups are exempt.
What to know about Ramón Morales Reyes, a Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump's life
Read full article: What to know about Ramón Morales Reyes, a Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump's lifeA man falsely accused of threatening President Donald Trump’s life faces deportation even as Wisconsin authorities say the Mexican immigrant was framed and is a victim of a violent 2023 attack.
Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man dodge immigration agents seeks donations for attorneys
Read full article: Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man dodge immigration agents seeks donations for attorneysA Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man illegally evade immigration agents is seeking donations to fund her defense.
Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents
Read full article: Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agentsA Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade federal immigration agents has pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
5th person dies from blaze that forced residents to jump from Milwaukee apartment building windows
Read full article: 5th person dies from blaze that forced residents to jump from Milwaukee apartment building windowsA fifth person has died following an intense fire that engulfed a four-story Milwaukee apartment building on Mother’s Day.
Residents jump from windows during Milwaukee apartment fire that kills 4
Read full article: Residents jump from windows during Milwaukee apartment fire that kills 4Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother’s Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP convention
Read full article: Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP conventionA Wisconsin prosecutor has cleared police officers from Ohio of criminal liability in a fatal shooting near the Republican National Convention last summer.
Same candidate, two parties. A Wisconsin lawsuit aims to bring back fusion voting
Read full article: Same candidate, two parties. A Wisconsin lawsuit aims to bring back fusion votingA lawsuit in battleground Wisconsin seeks to legalize a once-popular practice of fusion voting, where the same candidate could appear on the ballot as nominated by multiple political parties.
NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks
Read full article: NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picksThe NFL draft kicks off Thursday night and Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.
Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says
Read full article: Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court saysThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state’s uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized state party in swing state is leaving
Read full article: Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized state party in swing state is leavingThe Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized the party in the swing state will be leaving his position in June after a six-year run that included a string of victories and “agonizingly close” losses.
State Supreme Courts have become an electoral battleground. But some states choose a different path
Read full article: State Supreme Courts have become an electoral battleground. But some states choose a different pathThe recent election that determined control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court saw millions of dollars flooding in from billionaires, featured attack ads and drew national political attention.
Billionaires Musk and Soros push Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending over $100M
Read full article: Billionaires Musk and Soros push Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending over $100MSpending by billionaires including Elon Musk and George Soros has helped push total spending on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race won by the Democratic-backed candidate over $100 million.
Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump's DOGE
Read full article: Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump's DOGEElon Musk and President Donald Trump have recently suggested that the billionaire entrepreneur's time in the administration might be running out.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's win
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's winSusan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years.
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
Read full article: The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and FloridaA handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White House.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights caseThe Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Rain turns to ice, cuts power in Great Lakes region while Tennessee braces for wild weather
Read full article: Rain turns to ice, cuts power in Great Lakes region while Tennessee braces for wild weatherThousands of people have no power in Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana after freezing rain or severe storms brought down trees and power lines.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring electionWisconsin’s spring election Tuesday for state Supreme Court, state schools chief and a proposed constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for voting will be the first major indication of the state’s political climate since Donald Trump recaptured the White House.
In March Madness thriller, BYU gets back to Sweet 16 with 91-89 victory over Wisconsin
Read full article: In March Madness thriller, BYU gets back to Sweet 16 with 91-89 victory over WisconsinBYU withstood a ferocious charge from Wisconsin’s John Tonje to hold off the Badgers for a 91-89 victory that sends the program to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011.
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race
Read full article: Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court raceAbortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Trump backs Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in hotly contested race
Read full article: Trump backs Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in hotly contested racePresident Donald Trump is calling on his supporters to vote for a candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court who already had the full-throated backing of Trump’s billionaire adviser Elon Musk.
Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election
Read full article: Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court electionA group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to “activist judges.”.
Wisconsin back in March Madness win column, 85-66 over Montana
Read full article: Wisconsin back in March Madness win column, 85-66 over MontanaWisconsin grinded its way back into the March Madness win column, getting double-digit scoring from five players on the way to an 85-66 victory over Montana.
Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate resurfaces unproven fraud concerns
Read full article: Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate resurfaces unproven fraud concernsThe Republican-backed candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched state Supreme Court race has resurfaced long debunked concerns about voting fraud because of the late reporting of ballots in Milwaukee.
Tonje scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77-74 in Big Ten semis
Read full article: Tonje scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77-74 in Big Ten semisJohn Tonje scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State 77-74 in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
Shelstad sends game to OT with a deep 3 as Oregon pulls out a 77-73 win vs. No. 11 Wisconsin
Read full article: Shelstad sends game to OT with a deep 3 as Oregon pulls out a 77-73 win vs. No. 11 WisconsinNate Bittle had 23 points and Jackson Shelstad made a desperation 3 to force overtime as Oregon beat No. 11 Wisconsin 77-73.
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Read full article: Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple playersIllinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake.
Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concerns
Read full article: Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concernsA new television attack ad in Wisconsin’s hotly contested Supreme Court race features a doctored image of the liberal candidate, a move that her campaign claims could be a violation of a recently enacted state law.
Wisconsin's Fourqurean files injunction saying Division II years shouldn't count against eligibility
Read full article: Wisconsin's Fourqurean files injunction saying Division II years shouldn't count against eligibilityWisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean has filed an injunction saying the two seasons he played at Division II program Grand Valley State shouldn’t count against his college eligibility.
Battlegrounds Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are back in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections
Read full article: Battlegrounds Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are back in the spotlight with high-stakes court electionsRepublicans put Pennsylvania and Wisconsin back in the win column in the 2024 presidential race.
Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance
Read full article: Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistanceWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Read full article: Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attackPolice say the shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin this week brought two guns to the school.
No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25
Read full article: No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25Tennessee remained No. 1 for the second consecutive week, though Auburn has closed the gap at No. 2.
Supreme Court will hear Catholic charitable group's plea to be free from Wisconsin unemployment tax
Read full article: Supreme Court will hear Catholic charitable group's plea to be free from Wisconsin unemployment taxThe Supreme Court has agreed to take up a new religious rights case over whether a Catholic charitable organization must pay Wisconsin’s employment tax.
The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriage
Read full article: The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriageThe wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own drowning so he could abscond to Europe has filed a court action to end the couple's marriage.
Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950s
Read full article: Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950sTennessee is the new No. 1 in men's college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25.
Goldin helps Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 as Badgers take their 1st loss
Read full article: Goldin helps Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 as Badgers take their 1st lossVladislav Goldin scored a career-high 24 points – including three straight baskets inside down the stretch – and Michigan defeated No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Unions score a major win in Wisconsin with a court ruling restoring collective bargaining rights
Read full article: Unions score a major win in Wisconsin with a court ruling restoring collective bargaining rightsWisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party
Read full article: Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national partyBen Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.
AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25Oregon remains the unanimous No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after its close call at Wisconsin.
No. 1 Oregon rallies in 4th quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13
Read full article: No. 1 Oregon rallies in 4th quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13Atticus Sappington broke a tie with a 24-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining and No. 1 Oregon rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13 on Saturday night.
Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election
Read full article: Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 electionLocal officials are beginning to certify the results of this year’s presidential election in a process that so far has been playing out quietly, in stark contrast to the tumultuous certification period four years ago that followed then-President Donald Trump’s loss.
Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicated
Read full article: Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicatedFormer NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with whether state's 175-year-old abortion ban is valid
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with whether state's 175-year-old abortion ban is validAn attorney representing a conservate prosecutor is struggling to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Teen is in custody after trying to enter Wisconsin elementary school while armed, police say
Read full article: Teen is in custody after trying to enter Wisconsin elementary school while armed, police sayAuthorities say a 13-year-old boy who had researched school shootings online was arrested hours after he tried to enter a Wisconsin elementary school while armed.
Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania
Read full article: Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially PennsylvaniaRepublicans landed historic victories in Pennsylvania, winning the battleground state’s valuable presidential electoral votes, posting a two-seat gain in its U.S. House delegation and sweeping all four statewide offices on the ballot, including a U.S. Senate seat.
NASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in Wisconsin
Read full article: NASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in WisconsinNASCAR Truck Series championship contender Ty Majeski was fined $12,500 for missing his media session to go vote in his home state of Wisconsin on Election Day.
Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald TrumpThe Associated Press declared that Republican Donald Trump won Wisconsin — and with it, a return to the White House — once it determined that the remaining uncounted votes mostly from the greater Milwaukee area would not be enough to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to overtake Trump for the lead.
Donald Trump boards a garbage truck to draw attention to Biden remark
Read full article: Donald Trump boards a garbage truck to draw attention to Biden remarkFormer President Donald Trump climbed into a white garbage truck that carried his name as he tried to draw attention to a comment made by President Joe Biden a day earlier.
No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio State
Read full article: No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio StatePenn State coach James Franklin isn’t sure if starting quarterback Drew Allar will be ready to play when the No. 3 Nittany Lions host No. 4 Ohio State.
Suspected drunken driver arrested after passing Harris' motorcade the wrong way in Wisconsin
Read full article: Suspected drunken driver arrested after passing Harris' motorcade the wrong way in WisconsinA sheriff's official says a suspected drunken driver heading the wrong way passed within feet of Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade following a campaign stop this week in Wisconsin.
Liz Cheney helps Harris seek moderate votes as they paint Trump as a dangerous choice
Read full article: Liz Cheney helps Harris seek moderate votes as they paint Trump as a dangerous choiceKamala Harris headed to the suburbs in three battleground states on Monday to court Republican voters uneasy about Donald Trump.
Wisconsin US Senate candidates trade accusations of lying during testy debate
Read full article: Wisconsin US Senate candidates trade accusations of lying during testy debateDemocratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde have repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate.
Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan
Read full article: Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and MichiganVice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan.
Amid worries that Democrats' blue wall may be cracking, governors hit the road for Kamala Harris
Read full article: Amid worries that Democrats' blue wall may be cracking, governors hit the road for Kamala HarrisThe Democratic governors of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin this week have embarked on a bus tour through their states to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
In the campaign's final weeks, Harris is keeping a focus on 'blue wall' states
Read full article: In the campaign's final weeks, Harris is keeping a focus on 'blue wall' statesKamala Harris is spending her week trying to shore up support in the “blue wall” states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text message
Read full article: Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text messageVoting rights advocates on Tuesday asked the state and federal departments of justice to investigate anonymous text messages apparently targeting young Wisconsin voters, warning them not to vote in a state where they are ineligible.
Voters in the US don't directly elect the president. Sometimes that can undermine the popular will
Read full article: Voters in the US don't directly elect the president. Sometimes that can undermine the popular willTo voters in many other democracies, the process of electing a president in the U.S. is a head-scratcher.
The presidential campaigns have made over 200 visits but speak to just a fraction of American voters
Read full article: The presidential campaigns have made over 200 visits but speak to just a fraction of American votersThe nation's unique Electoral College system for electing a president, which replaces the popular vote, puts disproportionate voting power in the hands of a relative few states.
Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor's 400-year veto, calling it 'crazy'
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor's 400-year veto, calling it 'crazy'Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court say that Gov_ Tony Evers’ creative use of his expansive veto power in an attempt to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years appeared to be “extreme" and “crazy.”.
Biden makes rare dip into battleground state fray with visits to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Read full article: Biden makes rare dip into battleground state fray with visits to Pennsylvania and WisconsinPresident Joe Biden has made a rare jump into the 2024 battleground political fray since ending his reelection bid.
Milwaukee's new election chief knows her office is under scrutiny, but she's ready
Read full article: Milwaukee's new election chief knows her office is under scrutiny, but she's readyThis year's presidential election will be the first overseen by a new elections chief in Milwaukee, a city that is under intense scrutiny in every major election.
Milroe accounts for 5 TDs as No. 4 Alabama rips Wisconsin 42-10. Badgers QB Tyler Van Dyke injured
Read full article: Milroe accounts for 5 TDs as No. 4 Alabama rips Wisconsin 42-10. Badgers QB Tyler Van Dyke injuredJalen Milroe threw three touchdowns and ran for two more as No. 4 Alabama made a rare trip north and posted a 42-10 win over Wisconsin Saturday.
Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke is knocked out of game with Alabama on the opening series
Read full article: Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke is knocked out of game with Alabama on the opening seriesWisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was carted into the locker room after being injured on the opening drive against No. 4 Alabama.
Harris focuses on Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania in an effort to shore up her support
Read full article: Harris focuses on Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania in an effort to shore up her supportVice President Kamala Harris has upcoming events scheduled in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as her campaign focuses spending on the “blue wall” states with the Nov. 5 election nearing.
Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreak
Read full article: Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreakWisconsin health officials have initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm.
Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiums
Read full article: Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiumsDemocrats have denounced the conservative Project 2025 blueprint in hundreds of ads and billboards, printed it in oversized book form as a convention prop and mentioned it frequently.
Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care
Read full article: Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates careAs global temperatures rise and summer months bring record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe.
Vance jokes he's checking out his future VP plane while overlapping with Harris at Wisconsin airport
Read full article: Vance jokes he's checking out his future VP plane while overlapping with Harris at Wisconsin airportRepublican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said he had a bit of fun Wednesday trying to catch up with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on an airport tarmac the two shared as part of dueling campaign travels.
Harris tells roaring Wisconsin crowd November election is 'a choice between freedom and chaos'
Read full article: Harris tells roaring Wisconsin crowd November election is 'a choice between freedom and chaos'A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin as she opened her Democratic political case against Republican former President Donald Trump.
With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
Read full article: With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivalsDeep-blue Milwaukee’s downtown turned red as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate for president in the pivotal swing state.