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Wisconsin takes millions of dollars from foster kids and their parents

Republican and Democratic state lawmakers want authorities to stop collecting child support and Social Security payments intended to support foster kids, but the Wisconsin Legislature didn't act on bills intended to address these practices as its 2026 session ended.

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Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

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How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

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'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Mark Pocan, McCoshen & Ross

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

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US Rep. Mark Pocan on Trump's conduct toward the war in Iran

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McCoshen & Ross on political fortunes in 2026 election cycle

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Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court vote cements liberal control

A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

Inside Wisconsin Politics

A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

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Evers signs law legalizing tribal run online sports betting in Wisconsin

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Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and transparency practices in president's firing

Scott Walker on the Wisconsin Legislature elections in 2026

Scott Walker on the Wisconsin Legislature elections in 2026

A marble SENATE sign in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

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How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

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

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Mark Pocan, McCoshen & Ross

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

A still image shows Mark Pocan seated in front of his kitchen island and staircase, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Town of Vermont,' 'U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan' and '(D) 2nd Congressional District.'

US Rep. Mark Pocan on Trump's conduct toward the war in Iran

A still image shows Frederica Freyberg seated across from Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross on the Here & Now set featuring wood paneling.

McCoshen & Ross on political fortunes in 2026 election cycle

A still image shows former, future and current justices posing at Chris Taylor's election victory, from left to right Rebecca Dallet, Chris Taylor, Janet Protasiewicz, Jill Karofsky, Ann Walsh Bradley and Susan Crawford.

Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court vote cements liberal control

A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

Inside Wisconsin Politics

A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

Tony Evers speaks into a microphone mounted to the top of a wood podium while standing in front of a row of U.S. and Wisconsin flags in front of a large painting.

Evers signs law legalizing tribal run online sports betting in Wisconsin

Amy Blumenfeld Bogost speaks while seated at a table and facing multiple mounted microphones and a video camera with a shotgun microphone, with Timothy Nixon seated to her side, in a room with wood trim on the wall and wood double doors with a brass doorknob and glazed glass windows, with a video graphic at bottom including the text Senate Committee on Universities & Technical Colleges, Amy Blumenfeld Bogost and To serve as a Congressional Dist. 2 Rep. on the UW Board of Regents for term ending 5/1/27.

Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and transparency practices in president's firing

Scott Walker on the Wisconsin Legislature elections in 2026

Scott Walker on the Wisconsin Legislature elections in 2026

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Tony Evers speaks into a microphone mounted to the top of a wood podium while standing in front of a row of U.S. and Wisconsin flags in front of a large painting.

Evers signs law legalizing tribal run online sports betting in Wisconsin

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