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Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court race and the issue of recusal

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court race and the issue of recusal

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices are being asked to recuse themselves from cases more often — candidates in the state's 2026 high court race share how they consider this question about court rules.

Recent News

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Courts

Racine County man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

Emma Carufel stands on a wood floor, with lines of people standing on either side of her, in a room with chairs, tables, a podium with a microphone and a whiteboard in the background along with a larger projector screen on a wall and a ceiling-mounted large dream catcher displayed in a corner.

Indigenous

Reconnecting with Indigenous culture through a jingle dress class in Milwaukee

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Policy

Wisconsin communities face scrutiny over data center secrecy beyond use of NDAs

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Budgets

Lawmaker, Wisconsin State Public Defender office disappointed after court staffing bill doesn't get vote

In Focus with Tamika Johnson: Managing trauma while teaching

In Focus

In Focus with Tamika Johnson: Managing trauma while teaching

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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Darin Von Ruden, Bridget Krause

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Agriculture

Darin Von Ruden on fuel and fertilizer price shocks to farms

A still image show Bridget Krause seated at her desk in her office, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Milwaukee,' 'Bridget Krause' and 'Wisconsin State Public Defenders.'

Courts

Bridget Krause on Wisconsin's public defender staff shortage

Abortion laws and Wisconsin’s 2026 candidates for governor

Elections

Abortion laws and Wisconsin's 2026 candidates for governor

Sean Duffy stands and gestures with his left hand while speaking into two microphones mounted to the top of a podium with a placard of an illustration showing an IndyCar in front of a dome with the words Freedom 250 Grand Prix mounted to its front, with an out-of-focus top of an IndyCar with a Chevrolet logo in the foreground, and an out-of-focus neoclassical masonry building with two wings flanking a central dome.

Elections

Transportation lobbyists have donated thousands to Sean Duffy's son-in-law as he runs for Congress

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Inside Wisconsin Politics

Lawmaker retirements, online sports betting and data centers

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Elections

Republican Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to retire from office

A printed sign with the words Absentee Ballot Processing is attached to the edge of a table with a red-white-and-blue stripes and stars tablecloth, with a banker's box and smaller box on its surface alongside pieces of paper and a pen.

Courts

Racine County man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

Emma Carufel stands on a wood floor, with lines of people standing on either side of her, in a room with chairs, tables, a podium with a microphone and a whiteboard in the background along with a larger projector screen on a wall and a ceiling-mounted large dream catcher displayed in a corner.

Indigenous

Reconnecting with Indigenous culture through a jingle dress class in Milwaukee

An aerial photo shows a crossroads in the midst of an expanse of partially snow-covered dirt fields with parked vehicles along construction equipment and materials in different locations, with a large building and multiple construction cranes at the far end, with farm fields and stands of trees extending to the horizon.

Policy

Wisconsin communities face scrutiny over data center secrecy beyond use of NDAs

A desk statue of Lady Justice is displayed in an office at the Waushara County Courthouse on Nov. 14, 2022, in Wautoma. (Credit: PBS Wisconsin)

Budgets

Lawmaker, Wisconsin State Public Defender office disappointed after court staffing bill doesn't get vote

In Focus with Tamika Johnson: Managing trauma while teaching

In Focus

In Focus with Tamika Johnson: Managing trauma while teaching

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

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Darin Von Ruden, Bridget Krause

A still image shows Darin Von Ruden seated in front of a window with flower-printed curtains, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Westby,' 'Darin Von Ruden' and 'Wisconsin Farmers Union.'

Agriculture

Darin Von Ruden on fuel and fertilizer price shocks to farms

A still image show Bridget Krause seated at her desk in her office, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Milwaukee,' 'Bridget Krause' and 'Wisconsin State Public Defenders.'

Courts

Bridget Krause on Wisconsin's public defender staff shortage

Abortion laws and Wisconsin’s 2026 candidates for governor

Elections

Abortion laws and Wisconsin's 2026 candidates for governor

Sean Duffy stands and gestures with his left hand while speaking into two microphones mounted to the top of a podium with a placard of an illustration showing an IndyCar in front of a dome with the words Freedom 250 Grand Prix mounted to its front, with an out-of-focus top of an IndyCar with a Chevrolet logo in the foreground, and an out-of-focus neoclassical masonry building with two wings flanking a central dome.

Elections

Transportation lobbyists have donated thousands to Sean Duffy's son-in-law as he runs for Congress

The yellow Inside Wisconsin Politics logo, the Wisconsin Public Radio logo, the PBS Wisconsin logo, and a man in a tan blazer speaking into a microphone.

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Lawmaker retirements, online sports betting and data centers

Devin LeMahieu holds his left hand's index and middle fingers to the left side of his face while seating at a desk, with a high-backed leather chair to his side and other people seated on either side in a room with marble masonry.

Elections

Republican Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to retire from office

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Wisconsin Vote

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Maria Lazar, Chris Taylor on Wisconsin’s abortion ban ruling

Elections

Maria Lazar, Chris Taylor on Wisconsin's abortion ban ruling

Stephen Webster on white corn cuisine and barters for trade

Indigenous

Stephen Webster on white corn cuisine and barters for trade

Zara Fakhri on anti-war protests against US strikes on Iran

Politics

Zara Fakhri on anti-war protests against US strikes on Iran

Stephen Webster on cultivating Ukwakhwa from the ground up

Indigenous

Stephen Webster on cultivating Ukwakhwa from the ground up

Ali Soltani on military action and resistance groups in Iran

Politics

Ali Soltani on military action and resistance groups in Iran

Southeast Region

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Indigenous

How Ukwakhwa's seed-to-table effort celebrates Native food

Northeast Region

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Politics

Iranians in Wisconsin share worries on the Middle East war

Mayor Jim Paine on funds for the Blatnik Bridge in Superior

Budgets

Mayor Jim Paine on funds for the Blatnik Bridge in Superior

Northern Region

Maria Lazar, Chris Taylor on Wisconsin’s 2020 vote lawsuit

Elections

Maria Lazar, Chris Taylor on Wisconsin's 2020 vote lawsuit

What Wisconsin’s 2026 governor candidates say about mining

Elections

What Wisconsin's 2026 governor candidates say about mining

Chris Taylor on issues for Wisconsin Supreme Court justices

Elections

Chris Taylor on issues for Wisconsin Supreme Court justices

Dave Blouin on the past and present of mining in Wisconsin

Environment

Dave Blouin on the past and present of mining in Wisconsin

Dave Blouin on the past and present of mining in Wisconsin

Environment

Dave Blouin on the past and present of mining in Wisconsin

Indigenous

Emma Carufel stands on a wood floor, with lines of people standing on either side of her, in a room with chairs, tables, a podium with a microphone and a whiteboard in the background along with a larger projector screen on a wall and a ceiling-mounted large dream catcher displayed in a corner.

Reconnecting with Indigenous culture through a jingle dress class in Milwaukee

Stephen Webster on white corn cuisine and barters for trade

Stephen Webster on white corn cuisine and barters for trade

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Wisconsin lawmakers approve measure to allow tribes to offer online sports betting

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

A printed sign with the words Absentee Ballot Processing is attached to the edge of a table with a red-white-and-blue stripes and stars tablecloth, with a banker's box and smaller box on its surface alongside pieces of paper and a pen.

Courts

Racine County man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

Indigenous

Reconnecting with Indigenous culture through a jingle dress class in Milwaukee

Politics

Ali Soltani on military action and resistance groups in Iran

Courts

Milwaukee lawmaker pleads no contest to disorderly conduct in Assembly feud

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

Stephen Webster on cultivating Ukwakhwa from the ground up

Indigenous

Stephen Webster on cultivating Ukwakhwa from the ground up

Indigenous

How Ukwakhwa's seed-to-table effort celebrates Native food

Economy

Work, recovery and second chances on a manufacturing floor in Appleton

Education

UW-Green Bay courts more older learners as student enrollment numbers shrink

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota’s ancient canoes

Science

Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota's ancient canoes

Indigenous

Lawrence Plucinski on Lake Mendota's fleet of ancient canoes

Science

Tamara Thomsen on spotting ancient canoes in Lake Mendota

Indigenous

The epic history of ancient Native canoes in Lake Mendota

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

Sean Duffy stands and gestures with his left hand while speaking into two microphones mounted to the top of a podium with a placard of an illustration showing an IndyCar in front of a dome with the words Freedom 250 Grand Prix mounted to its front, with an out-of-focus top of an IndyCar with a Chevrolet logo in the foreground, and an out-of-focus neoclassical masonry building with two wings flanking a central dome.

Elections

Transportation lobbyists have donated thousands to Sean Duffy's son-in-law as he runs for Congress

Budgets

Mayor Jim Paine on funds for the Blatnik Bridge in Superior

Science

Steve Donohue on the geology of minerals in the Bend Deposit

Economy

The Bend Deposit and mining prospects for northern Wisconsin

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

Kimberly Solberg on due process in immigration enforcement

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on due process in immigration enforcement

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on the pace of ICE raids around Baldwin

Social Issues

Witnessing — and fearing — ICE actions in St. Croix County

Economy

John Rosenow on dairy workers and immigration enforcement

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

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Economy

Another billion-dollar Wisconsin data center is eyed for Cassville in Grant County

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Economy

Amid rising house prices, Richland Center residents decry development on parkland

Economy

Tawny Hardyman on losing staff during a government shutdown

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

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