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Rep. Dean Kaufert hopes for consensus in Wisconsin politics

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Rep. Dean Kaufert hopes for consensus in Wisconsin politics

State Rep. Dean Kaufert, R-Neenah, a longtime lawmaker who returned to the Wisconsin Legislature in 2025, discusses money and hostility in politics as he seeks to build more bipartisanship on policy.

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Dr. Michael Siebers on VA cuts and health care for veterans

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Social Issues

Bill Hanna on impacts of cutting federal social safety nets

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Budgets

Both Wisconsin US senators oppose Trump federal budget bill

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Economy

Meriter nurses strike for better working conditions and pay

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Economy

Wisconsin's health care workforce conditions rebound in 2025

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Elections

Wisconsin Elections Commission votes to let smaller communities hand count ballots

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Politics

Ron Johnson says Trump can't bully him off his deficit-reducing demands for a federal budget bill

Annette Zimmermann on AI data centers, jobs and the economy

Economy

Annette Zimmermann on AI data centers, jobs and the economy

Amy Barrilleaux on Wisconsin’s water attracting data centers

Economy

Amy Barrilleaux on Wisconsin's water attracting data centers

Tim Peerenboom on seclusion, restraint in Wisconsin schools

Education

Tim Peerenboom on seclusion, restraint in Wisconsin schools

A sign that reads in part County Courthouse and the bottom of a stylized flat, wire sculpture are mounted on the masonry wall of a Brutalist-style building.

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Dane County judge who left court to arrest a hospitalized defendant

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Darry Morin.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Darryl Morin, Sen. Patrick Testin, Jim Tuckwell and Kevin McDonell

A still image shows Michael Siebers seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Michael Siebers, M.D.' and 'Retired VA Physician'

Health

Dr. Michael Siebers on VA cuts and health care for veterans

A still image shows Bill Hanna seated in front of a graphic of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Bill Hanna' and 'Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services.'

Social Issues

Bill Hanna on impacts of cutting federal social safety nets

A still image shows U.S. Senator Ron Johnson speaking at a podium in front of a banner of associations he supports, including three that read 'Medical College of Wisconsin,' 'University of Wisconsin Milwaukee' and 'Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association.'

Budgets

Both Wisconsin US senators oppose Trump federal budget bill

A still image shows a large group of nurses picketing in a line, wearing purple and holding signs that read 'you can't put patients first if you put nurses last.'

Economy

Meriter nurses strike for better working conditions and pay

A still image shows a doctor in full scrubs operating medical machinery behind a glass door.

Economy

Wisconsin's health care workforce conditions rebound in 2025

A video still image shows Bob Spindell sitting in an office with sunlight and shadows visible on closed vertical blinds in the background, with a video graphic at bottom including the text Wisconsin Elections Commission and Special Meeting.

Elections

Wisconsin Elections Commission votes to let smaller communities hand count ballots

Ron Johnson gestures with his right hand and speaks into a microphone mounted to the top of a wood podium while standing in a room with a logo banner, a wood door, wood-framed windows, and a framed front page of a newspaper, with the backs of the heads of seated people in the foreground.

Politics

Ron Johnson says Trump can't bully him off his deficit-reducing demands for a federal budget bill

Annette Zimmermann on AI data centers, jobs and the economy

Economy

Annette Zimmermann on AI data centers, jobs and the economy

Amy Barrilleaux on Wisconsin’s water attracting data centers

Economy

Amy Barrilleaux on Wisconsin's water attracting data centers

Tim Peerenboom on seclusion, restraint in Wisconsin schools

Education

Tim Peerenboom on seclusion, restraint in Wisconsin schools

A sign that reads in part County Courthouse and the bottom of a stylized flat, wire sculpture are mounted on the masonry wall of a Brutalist-style building.

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Dane County judge who left court to arrest a hospitalized defendant

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Darry Morin.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Darryl Morin, Sen. Patrick Testin, Jim Tuckwell and Kevin McDonell

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How AI data centers are tapping into Wisconsin’s fresh water

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How AI data centers are tapping into Wisconsin's fresh water

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Social Issues

Darryl Morin on federal immigration enforcement in Wisconsin

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Policy

Sen. Patrick Testin on licensing of advanced practice nurses

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Economy

Jim Tuckwell, Kevin McDonell on housing in the North Woods

Northern Region

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Education

Wisconsin technical college leaders decry federal aid cuts

Sen. Chris Larson, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez on education policy

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Sen. Chris Larson, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez on education policy

Sen. Chris Larson on special education and property taxes

Budgets

Sen. Chris Larson on special education and property taxes

Rep. Jessie Rodriguez on 400 years of education funding

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Rep. Jessie Rodriguez on 400 years of education funding

Why special education is a focus of Wisconsin’s 2025 budget

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Why special education is a focus of Wisconsin's 2025 budget

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the Republican budget package for 2025

Budgets

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the Republican budget package for 2025

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Budgets

Sen. Kelda Roys on priorities for Wisconsin's 2025 budget

Dr. Ryan Spencer on what happens when obstetricians leave

Health

Dr. Ryan Spencer on what happens when obstetricians leave

How AI data centers are tapping into Wisconsin’s fresh water

Economy

How AI data centers are tapping into Wisconsin's fresh water

A still image from a video shows Darryl Morin seated in front of a blurred background with a graphic at the bottom reading 'Darryl Morin' and 'Forward Latino.'

Social Issues

Darryl Morin on federal immigration enforcement in Wisconsin

A still image from a video shows Patrick Testing seated in front of a white brick fire place with a graphic at bottom reading 'Stevens Point,' 'Sen. Patrick Testin' and '(R) Stevens Point.'

Policy

Sen. Patrick Testin on licensing of advanced practice nurses

A still image shows Kevin McDonell seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Kevin McDonell' and 'Lincoln Avenue Communities'

Economy

Jim Tuckwell, Kevin McDonell on housing in the North Woods

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Education

Wisconsin technical college leaders decry federal aid cuts

Sen. Chris Larson, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez on education policy

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Sen. Chris Larson, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez on education policy

Sen. Chris Larson on special education and property taxes

Budgets

Sen. Chris Larson on special education and property taxes

Rep. Jessie Rodriguez on 400 years of education funding

Budgets

Rep. Jessie Rodriguez on 400 years of education funding

Why special education is a focus of Wisconsin’s 2025 budget

Budgets

Why special education is a focus of Wisconsin's 2025 budget

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the Republican budget package for 2025

Budgets

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the Republican budget package for 2025

A still image from a video shows Kelda Roys seated in front of a black leather couch with a graphic at bottom reading 'State Capitol,' 'Sen. Kelda Roys' and '(D) Joint Finance Committee'

Budgets

Sen. Kelda Roys on priorities for Wisconsin's 2025 budget

Dr. Ryan Spencer on what happens when obstetricians leave

Health

Dr. Ryan Spencer on what happens when obstetricians leave

Budgets

A still image shows Michael Siebers seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Michael Siebers, M.D.' and 'Retired VA Physician'

Dr. Michael Siebers on VA cuts and health care for veterans

A still image shows Bill Hanna seated in front of a graphic of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services logo with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Bill Hanna' and 'Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services.'

Bill Hanna on impacts of cutting federal social safety nets

A still image shows U.S. Senator Ron Johnson speaking at a podium in front of a banner of associations he supports, including three that read 'Medical College of Wisconsin,' 'University of Wisconsin Milwaukee' and 'Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association.'

Both Wisconsin US senators oppose Trump federal budget bill

Indigenous

A still image shows Kevin McDonell seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Kevin McDonell' and 'Lincoln Avenue Communities'

Jim Tuckwell, Kevin McDonell on housing in the North Woods

Justine Rufus on Wisconsin’s MMIW Task Force and cold cases

Justine Rufus on Wisconsin's MMIW Task Force and cold cases

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Southeast Region

Quinn Taylor on a gun safety training program in Milwaukee

Social Issues

Quinn Taylor on a gun safety training program in Milwaukee

Courts

Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting during RNC

Social Issues

A Milwaukee gun violence survivor embraces firearms training

Courts

Mother of dead Waupun prison inmate files federal lawsuit

Southeast Region News

Northeast Region

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Economy

How the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay showcases Wisconsin

Economy

Green Bay and Lambeau Field provide a festive setting for the 2025 NFL draft

Economy

Green Bay prepares to host an offseason sports spectacle with the 2025 NFL draft

Policy

Sheriff Matt Joski on local enforcement of immigration laws

Northeast Region News

South Central Region

A still image shows a large group of nurses picketing in a line, wearing purple and holding signs that read 'you can't put patients first if you put nurses last.'

Economy

Meriter nurses strike for better working conditions and pay

Courts

Father of teenager who killed a student and teacher at Abundant Life school in Madison charged with felonies

Elections

Investigation details multiple policy violations by Madison city clerk who failed to count 2024 ballots

Education

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

South Central Region News

Northern Region

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Economy

Jim Tuckwell, Kevin McDonell on housing in the North Woods

Indigenous

Murder in Lac du Flambeau: An MMIP cold case gets renewed attention with DNA

Indigenous

Tribal sovereignty at center of Wisconsin road dispute

Courts

Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

Northern Region News

West Central Region

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Courts

La Crosse police were the only law enforcement officers in Wisconsin using an 'unusual practice' that cost taxpayers

Social Issues

Homeless drop-offs by rural law enforcement prompts Eau Claire to pursue state action

Economy

Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start

Economy

Will Hsu on Wisconsin ginseng exports, tariffs and trade war

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Southwest Region

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Environment

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Environment

Dave Eggen on opposing plans to remove dams in the Driftless

Environment

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Environment

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