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Environment

Wisconsin Supreme Court delivers win for environmentalists in fight over ‘forever chemicals’

The court ruled Tuesday that state regulators can force landowners to clean up emerging pollutants such as PFAS before they are officially designated as hazardous substances.

Recent News

Young woman holding a protest sign reading “FREEDOM FOR MIGUEL. HE IS NOT A CRIMINAL. HE IS A HUSBAND, A SON AND BROTHER,” with family photos.

Courts

Wisconsin asylum seeker detained in unprecedented wave of courthouse arrests

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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Devin Remiker, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Mike Pochowski, Mark Copelovitch

A still image shows Mark Copelovitch seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Mark Copelovitch' and 'UW-Madison Dept. of Political Science.'

Economy

Mark Copelovitch on the high costs of political and economic uncertainty

A still image shows Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos seated on the assembly floor in front of an ornate wooden podium, with a graphic at the bottom reading 'Madison,' 'Repi. Robin Vos' and '(R) Assembly Speaker.'

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on the status of the state budget

A still image shows Devin Remiker seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Devin Remiker' and 'Democratic Pary of Wisconsin.'

Politics

Devin Remiker on charting a new course for Wisconsin Democrats

A still image shows Mike Pochowski seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Mike Pochowski' and 'Wisconsin Assisted Living Association.'

Social Issues

Mike Pochowski on improving transparency when shopping for assisted living

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Courts

Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money

Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings of the Bad River Band speaking on video call.

Indigenous

Bizhiki's Dylan Jennings on bringing Ojibwe language into their music

Security personnel conduct a bag check and pat-down at a wood-paneled doorway with a sign reading “Phones, Electronics and Photography Strictly Prohibited.”

Politics

Lawmakers on edge as statehouse security tightens after Minnesota shootings

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Politics

Many lawmakers named in writings of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down

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Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Republican law weakening attorney general's power

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Policy

Three bills before the Wisconsin Legislature seek to address EMS staffing shortfalls

Young woman holding a protest sign reading “FREEDOM FOR MIGUEL. HE IS NOT A CRIMINAL. HE IS A HUSBAND, A SON AND BROTHER,” with family photos.

Courts

Wisconsin asylum seeker detained in unprecedented wave of courthouse arrests

Two men in suits sit across from each other in a TV news studio, one gesturing broadly while speaking during a ‘Here & Now’ segment.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Devin Remiker, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Mike Pochowski, Mark Copelovitch

A still image shows Mark Copelovitch seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Mark Copelovitch' and 'UW-Madison Dept. of Political Science.'

Economy

Mark Copelovitch on the high costs of political and economic uncertainty

A still image shows Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos seated on the assembly floor in front of an ornate wooden podium, with a graphic at the bottom reading 'Madison,' 'Repi. Robin Vos' and '(R) Assembly Speaker.'

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on the status of the state budget

A still image shows Devin Remiker seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Devin Remiker' and 'Democratic Pary of Wisconsin.'

Politics

Devin Remiker on charting a new course for Wisconsin Democrats

A still image shows Mike Pochowski seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Mike Pochowski' and 'Wisconsin Assisted Living Association.'

Social Issues

Mike Pochowski on improving transparency when shopping for assisted living

A man in a blue suit and patterned tie speaks at a Department of Transportation podium, gesturing with one hand; U.S. flag in background.

Courts

Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money

Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings of the Bad River Band speaking on video call.

Indigenous

Bizhiki's Dylan Jennings on bringing Ojibwe language into their music

Security personnel conduct a bag check and pat-down at a wood-paneled doorway with a sign reading “Phones, Electronics and Photography Strictly Prohibited.”

Politics

Lawmakers on edge as statehouse security tightens after Minnesota shootings

Heavily armed state troopers in camouflage tactical gear walk beside two armored vehicles.

Politics

Many lawmakers named in writings of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down

Man in blue suit and red tie speaking at a podium with microphones, standing before a backdrop of multiple U.S. flags.

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Republican law weakening attorney general's power

Blue “EMS” letters on a glass window reflecting a partly cloudy sky, green trees, and industrial buildings in the background.

Policy

Three bills before the Wisconsin Legislature seek to address EMS staffing shortfalls

Here & Now Shorts

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Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

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Budgets

Zac Schultz on lawmakers writing Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget

A still image shows state Senator Jesse James seated in front of a U.S. flag and a Wisconsin flag, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'State capitol,' 'Sen. Jesse James' and '(R) Thorp.'

Policy

Sen. Jesse James on mental health services offered at school

Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin

Budgets

Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin

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Budgets

Tracy Vruwink on impacts of federal funding cuts in Nekoosa

West Central Region

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Indigenous

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Indigenous

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Sasha Maria Suarez on Indian boarding schools in Wisconsin

Indigenous

Sasha Maria Suarez on Indian boarding schools in Wisconsin

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Indigenous

Wisconsin Native languages shift from silence to celebration

US Sen. Ron Johnson on a 2025 tax bill and the federal debt

Politics

US Sen. Ron Johnson on a 2025 tax bill and the federal debt

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Politics

Alderman José Pérez on ICE arrests of Milwaukee immigrants

Southeast Region

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

A still image shows Zac Shultz standing in front of the main chamber at the state Capitol with two green marble pillars behind him, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'State capitol,' 'Zac Schultz' and 'Here & Now.'

Budgets

Zac Schultz on lawmakers writing Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget

A still image shows state Senator Jesse James seated in front of a U.S. flag and a Wisconsin flag, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'State capitol,' 'Sen. Jesse James' and '(R) Thorp.'

Policy

Sen. Jesse James on mental health services offered at school

Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin

Budgets

Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin

A still image shows Tracy Vruwink sat in front of a white brick walled decorated with lots of school administrative posters, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'Nekoosa,' 'Tracy Vruwink' and 'School district of Nekoosa.'

Budgets

Tracy Vruwink on impacts of federal funding cuts in Nekoosa

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Indigenous

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Indigenous

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Sasha Maria Suarez on Indian boarding schools in Wisconsin

Indigenous

Sasha Maria Suarez on Indian boarding schools in Wisconsin

A still image shows the Menomini yoU language campus, a wide arched gray building with floral designs on the sides of a large glass entrance with a Menominee Nation flag waving in front of it.

Indigenous

Wisconsin Native languages shift from silence to celebration

US Sen. Ron Johnson on a 2025 tax bill and the federal debt

Politics

US Sen. Ron Johnson on a 2025 tax bill and the federal debt

A still image shows José Pérez seated in front of a wood paneled wall with lots of degrees and certificates with a graphic at the bottom reading 'Milwaukee,' 'José Pérez' and 'Milwaukee Common Council President.'

Politics

Alderman José Pérez on ICE arrests of Milwaukee immigrants

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

A still image shows Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos seated on the assembly floor in front of an ornate wooden podium, with a graphic at the bottom reading 'Madison,' 'Repi. Robin Vos' and '(R) Assembly Speaker.'

Speaker Robin Vos on the status of the state budget

Indigenous

Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings of the Bad River Band speaking on video call.

Bizhiki's Dylan Jennings on bringing Ojibwe language into their music

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America’s finest satire source

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America's finest satire source

In Focus with Susan Kerns: Celebrating cinema in Milwaukee

In Focus with Susan Kerns: Celebrating cinema in Milwaukee

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

A still image shows José Pérez seated in front of a wood paneled wall with lots of degrees and certificates with a graphic at the bottom reading 'Milwaukee,' 'José Pérez' and 'Milwaukee Common Council President.'

Politics

Alderman José Pérez on ICE arrests of Milwaukee immigrants

Politics

Moore, Pocan seek to visit ICE detainees at Juneau facility

Courts

What to know about Ramón Morales Reyes, an immigrant who faced false accusations

Courts

Man accused of trying to get immigrant witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

Essence Wilks sits at a table with papers and two plastic beverage containers with straws on its surface as Paige Berg stands to one side, with a glass door and out-of-focus illuminated hanging lamps and exit signs in the background.

Social Issues

Three women build a 'third space' in Green Bay for community members who have felt left out

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

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

Young woman holding a protest sign reading “FREEDOM FOR MIGUEL. HE IS NOT A CRIMINAL. HE IS A HUSBAND, A SON AND BROTHER,” with family photos.

Courts

Wisconsin asylum seeker detained in unprecedented wave of courthouse arrests

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

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

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

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 RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

A still image shows Tracy Vruwink sat in front of a white brick walled decorated with lots of school administrative posters, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'Nekoosa,' 'Tracy Vruwink' and 'School district of Nekoosa.'

Budgets

Tracy Vruwink on impacts of federal funding cuts in Nekoosa

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

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

Christina Winch stands outdoors and speaks to Jamin Crapp, who holds both hands up in the air, with two other people standing on either side of them, with an out-of-focus wheel and chassis of a farm vehicle in the foreground.

Education

How Southwest Wisconsin Technical College raised the wages of its graduates

Environment

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Environment

Dave Eggen on opposing plans to remove dams in the Driftless

Environment

Mark Erickson on assessing earthen dam stability and failure

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

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