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2022: The Year in Recombobulation

Highway widening opposition effort hits a roadblock at the Milwaukee County Board. Is this the end of the road for the six vs. eight debate?

Reader Mailbag: Milwaukee's negotiations with Robin Vos, the race for the 8th Senate District, hope for the WOW counties, more

Send us your questions for our next Reader Mailbag!

Milwaukee Record: 'Giannis and the Bucks are chasing history in 2023'

It’s our Thanksgiving Week subscription sale!

This week at The Recombobulation Area: Guest hosting "As Goes Wisconsin," the "Renewing Civic Life in Wisconsin" conference, more

15 Takeaways from the 2022 Midterm Election in Wisconsin

Democrats prevent a Republican supermajority in the Wisconsin State Legislature

LIVE BLOG: Wisconsin’s 2022 Midterm Elections

The ultra-close governor’s race between Tony Evers and Tim Michels is a true tossup, but “red wave” potential looms in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin's tossup Senate race, Ron Johnson is the favorite to win, but an upset is possible for Mandela Barnes

Heartland Signal: 'Tim Michels and one-party rule in Wisconsin'

Mandela Barnes shows grace and poise in the face of racist attack ads

Of Shell Games and State Taxes

Bird on a Wire

A flat tax would create pain for most Wisconsinites and a windfall for the state’s wealthiest

Discombobulated Edition: 13 quick takes during the midterm election home stretch in Wisconsin

Heartland Signal: 'Independents, young men shift right: Breaking down the October Marquette poll'

Heartland Signal: 'Breaking down Friday’s Wisconsin Senate debate'

The subtle brilliance in Tony Evers’ latest special session

Milwaukee Record: 'Gerrymandering, Republican supermajorities, and 4 state legislature races to watch in the Milwaukee area'

2022 Wisconsin State Legislature Election Preview: The State Assembly

2022 Wisconsin State Legislature Election Preview: The State Senate

Wisconsin Republicans have a real chance at a supermajority in the state legislature

WATCH: "A Conversation with David Crowley" (Live at Anodyne)

Connect MKE: Elections at the Wisconsin State Legislature and rising ridership at MCTS

Heartland Signal: 'Polls tighten in sharply divided Wisconsin: Breaking down races for governor and senator in this crucial swing state'

PODCAST: "A Conversation with David Crowley" (Live at Anodyne)

REMINDER: We're hosting Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for a conversation at Anodyne Walker's Point. You're invited!

In Milwaukee’s 2023 budget, “There will be cuts everywhere”

PODCAST: The end of free school meals and looking ahead to Milwaukee's 2023 budget on Connect MKE

Wisconsin Republicans want to tax student debt relief. It might be nearly impossible to enforce.

Milwaukee Record: 'Looming Gannett layoffs highlight importance of local news, Wisconsin’s precarious position'

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Recombobulation Area will host Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for a live interview

PODCAST: Polls and Politics with Charles Franklin

REMINDER: The Recombobulation Area is hosting an event tonight with Marquette poll director Charles Franklin. Be there!

Heartland Signal: 'Barnes’ lead, Johnson’s unpopularity, overwhelming abortion support highlight latest Marquette poll'

10 Takeaways from Wisconsin's Partisan Primary

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Polls and Politics with Charles Franklin

ICYMI: The Recombobulation Area is in The New York Times

Mandela Barnes builds a winning coalition, consolidating support in a wild ending to Wisconsin’s Senate primary

In November, Milwaukee County voters could see an advisory referendum on the state’s 173-year-old abortion ban

Heartland Signal: 'Tammy Baldwin delivers for mental health care and suicide prevention with “9-8-8” lifeline'

Talking Wisconsin primaries (and more!) with Kristin Brey on "As Goes Wisconsin"

In RNC negotiations, Nashville is standing up for itself. Where does that leave Milwaukee?

Heartland Signal: 'Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban should not be law in 2022'

If Democrats refuse to call out corporate greed, they’re certain to lose the inflation debate

Heartland Signal: 'Marquette poll breakdown: Wisconsin will have two competitive statewide primaries'

Milwaukee Record: 'The I-94/Stadium Interchange project is improving. But its future remains uncertain'

VIDEO: A Conversation with Cavalier Johnson

PODCAST: A Conversation with Cavalier Johnson

REMINDER: The Recombobulation Area is hosting an event with Mayor Cavalier Johnson (THIS THURSDAY! 5:30 p.m.!)

Should Milwaukee host the RNC in 2024?

Heartland Signal: 'Is Rebecca Kleefisch losing her lead in Wisconsin’s Republican gubernatorial primary?'

The Recombobulation Area will host Mayor Cavalier Johnson for a live interview at Boone & Crockett

Milwaukee Record: 'Wauwatosa is at the core of Republicans’ ugly partisan gerrymander'

Add 30 Days to the MPS School Year

The Recombobulation Area Wins Gold at Milwaukee Press Club Awards

Reimagining the Stadium Freeway is a Big Deal for Milwaukee

Q&A: Evan Goyke on the Stadium Freeway

Heartland Signal: '12 months to restore democracy in Wisconsin'

Stadium Freeway’s Future to be Reexamined

Marquette Poll Breakdown: Voters Disapprove of Robin Vos and the Wisconsin Legislature

Milwaukee Record: ‘The Bucks have given us a new Milwaukee tradition. Let’s not take it for granted’

Happy Milwaukee Day to the City of Champions!

On Cavalier Johnson’s Resounding, Historic Victory in Milwaukee’s Mayoral Election

Why I’m Voting For Cavalier Johnson

A Milwaukee Love Letter in the Final Stretch of the Mayoral Campaign

11 Urbanism Must-Haves for Milwaukee’s Next Mayor

9 Biking Projects for Milwaukee’s Next Mayor

Whose Cream City?

The Milwaukee Brewers Need a “Beer District”

Belt Magazine: 'The Wisconsin GOP’s Dangerous Attacks on Democracy'

The Recombobulation Area Wins Three Milwaukee Press Club Awards

Marquette Poll Breakdown: Tony Evers is a Popular Governor

Guest Essay: ‘The Dark, Forgotten Carnival’

PODCAST: Breaking Down Milwaukee's Mayoral Primary Election Results

Live Blog: Milwaukee Mayoral Primary Election Results

The Recombobulation Area's Mayoral Candidate Interview Series

The Three Candidates to Watch in Milwaukee's Feb. 15 Mayoral Primary

Q&A with State Senator Lena Taylor (TRANSCRIPT)

Q&A with Mayoral Candidate Ieshuh Griffin (TRANSCRIPT)

Q&A with Mayoral Candidate Michael Sampson (TRANSCRIPT)

Q&A with Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic (TRANSCRIPT)

Q&A with Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson (TRANSCRIPT)

PODCAST: Interview with State Senator Lena Taylor

Lena Taylor: ‘I will be a voice, even when the conversations are uncomfortable’

PODCAST: Interview with Mayoral Candidate Ieshuh Griffin

PODCAST: Interview with Mayoral Candidate Michael Sampson

PODCAST: Interview with Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Dimitrijevic: ‘I want Milwaukee to be the most welcoming place to all people’

PODCAST: Interview with Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Cavalier Johnson: 'I'm going to be the candidate in this race who is the proud urbanist'

Send in your questions for our next reader mailbag!

Wisconsin Reaches Another Pandemic Low Point

The Ongoing Insult of Wisconsin’s Endless Insurrection