Beagles play in a green yard.

Politics

Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs

Big Dog Ranch Rescue announced Monday that it has reached an agreement for the permanent closure of Ridglan Farms and the transfer of its 475 remaining beagles starting this week.

June 15, 2026

A comic strip-style drawing with a stylized halftone color scheme shows a girl holding up her left hand with a ring on her ring finger, with a man in shadow holding his right hand on her left shoulder and two other people in shadow facing her.
A comic strip-style drawing with a stylized halftone color scheme shows a girl holding up her left hand with a ring on her ring finger, with a man in shadow holding his right hand on her left shoulder and two other people in shadow facing her.

Policy

Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin

Between 2015 and 2024, nearly 300 16- and 17-year-olds were married in Wisconsin — Democratic lawmakers are pushing to end the practice in the state, but Republican leadership in the Legislature are not supporting these proposals, saying it would infringe on rights of parents.

June 15, 2026

Frederica Freyberg and Taylor Odle sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.
Frederica Freyberg and Taylor Odle sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Jeff Lamont, Elmer Moore, Jr., Paula Tran, Taylor Odle

Here's what guests on the June 12, 2026 episode said about a PFAS settlement, housing help for renters, the State Health Assessment and UW tuition hikes.

June 15, 2026

A still image shows Jeff Lamont seated in front of a picture of a beach, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Port Washington,' 'Jeff Lamont' and 'Retired Hydrologist.'
A still image shows Jeff Lamont seated in front of a picture of a beach, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Port Washington,' 'Jeff Lamont' and 'Retired Hydrologist.'

Courts

Jeff Lamont on Wisconsin’s PFAS settlement with Tyco Fire

Retired hydrologist Jeff Lamont considers terms of Wisconsin's $10 million lawsuit settlement with Tyco Fire Products to monitor and remediate PFAS-contaminated water and soil in the Marinette area.

June 12, 2026 • Northeast Region

A still image shows Elmer Moore, Jr. seated in with an American flag behind him, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Milwaukee,' 'Elmer Moore, Jr.' and 'Wisconsin Housing and Economic Dev. Authority.'
A still image shows Elmer Moore, Jr. seated in with an American flag behind him, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Milwaukee,' 'Elmer Moore, Jr.' and 'Wisconsin Housing and Economic Dev. Authority.'

Economy

Elmer Moore, Jr. on rental housing tax credits in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority CEO Elmer Moore, Jr. discusses nearly $50 million in funding for tax credits to developers to build affordable rental units for working families.

June 12, 2026

A still image shows Taylor Odle seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Taylor Odle' and 'UW-Madison School of Education'
A still image shows Taylor Odle seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Taylor Odle' and 'UW-Madison School of Education'

Education

Taylor Odle on the Universities of Wisconsin’s tuition hikes

UW-Madison educational policy professor Taylor Odle considers what the Universities of Wisconsin increasing tuition for the 2026-27 academic year means for students and higher education in the state.

June 12, 2026

Wisconsin’s U.S. senators on war with Iran and inflation
Wisconsin’s U.S. senators on war with Iran and inflation

Politics

Wisconsin’s U.S. senators on war with Iran and inflation

Wisconsin's Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson discussed the ongoing war in Iran and its cascading effects on fuel and fertilizer costs for farmers in the state.

June 12, 2026

Paula Tran on the health challenges facing Wisconsinites
Paula Tran on the health challenges facing Wisconsinites

Health

Paula Tran on the health challenges facing Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Department of Health Services State Health Officer Paula Tran discusses findings of the 2025 State Health Assessment, a five-year investigation into health outcomes and healthcare obstacles.

June 11, 2026

Jeff Eide on falling enrollment and closure of rural schools
Jeff Eide on falling enrollment and closure of rural schools

Education

Jeff Eide on falling enrollment and closure of rural schools

Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Executive Director Jeff Eide describes how the number of students in rural areas is declining affects classrooms and decisions over maintaining or closing facilities.

June 11, 2026

Bradley Carl on Wisconsin rural school district referendums
Bradley Carl on Wisconsin rural school district referendums

Politics

Bradley Carl on Wisconsin rural school district referendums

UW-Madison Wisconsin Center for Education Research scientist Bradley Carl explains the basis for school districts holding referendums and the choices faced by voters being asked to raise local taxes.

June 10, 2026