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Ann Jacobs on a nationalized voter list and mail-in ballots

Elections

Ann Jacobs on a nationalized voter list and mail-in ballots

Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs discusses an executive order from President Donald Trump that seeks to create a national list of eligible voters and restrict use of mail-in ballots.

Recent News

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Politics

Fight over UW system president's job draws heat from Republican state lawmaker

Side-by-side images show Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar speaking and gesturing with their hands while seated in a television studio.

Elections

The lone 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights contrasts between the two candidates

Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Salah Sarsour poses for a portrait with sunlight illuminating his face while sitting outside on a deck, with a wood railing, building with windows and lawn in the background.

Courts

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE agents

Jay Rothman sits and speaks into a mounted microphone, with an the arm of another person to his side and out-of-focus stackable chairs in the background.

Education

UW Board of Regents looks to oust the system's president

A graphic of the logo of Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison is affixed to a window above a metal-framed glass door with an address number, the word Social Services and a paper sign with a QR code affixed to its surface in a brick building with a window to the side, with reflections of adjacent buildings and utility poles visible in the door and windows.

Economy

A microloan program in Madison inspires a similar effort in Appleton

Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court candidates get out the vote

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court candidates get out the vote

Two gamblers stand and one sits in front of two rows of self-service sports betting kiosks in a room with multiple flatscreen televisions mounted to walls, a low-pile carpet and an out-of-focus sign with the title text Sportsbook Rules and other writing in the foreground.

Indigenous

Most Wisconsin tribes want Evers to approve an online gaming bill

Robert Yablon on ideas to change recusal rules for Wisconsin

Courts

Robert Yablon on ideas to change recusal rules for Wisconsin

A portion of a map shows the outlines of Wisconsin Congressional districts, with labels marking their numbers alongside county names and the locations of some larger municipalities in central and eastern portions of the state.

Courts

A three-judge panel dismisses lawsuit from Democratic voters seeking to redraw Wisconisin's congressional maps

Side-by-side images show portraits of Sean Duffy and Michael Alfonso.

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Robert Yablon on judge recusal rules and a rise in requests

Courts

Robert Yablon on judge recusal rules and a rise in requests

Sunlight reflects off the walls and windows of a tall, multi-story portion of a building standing next to a shorter wing, with leafless trees on one side.

Politics

Fight over UW system president's job draws heat from Republican state lawmaker

Side-by-side images show Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar speaking and gesturing with their hands while seated in a television studio.

Elections

The lone 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights contrasts between the two candidates

Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Salah Sarsour poses for a portrait with sunlight illuminating his face while sitting outside on a deck, with a wood railing, building with windows and lawn in the background.

Courts

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE agents

Jay Rothman sits and speaks into a mounted microphone, with an the arm of another person to his side and out-of-focus stackable chairs in the background.

Education

UW Board of Regents looks to oust the system's president

A graphic of the logo of Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison is affixed to a window above a metal-framed glass door with an address number, the word Social Services and a paper sign with a QR code affixed to its surface in a brick building with a window to the side, with reflections of adjacent buildings and utility poles visible in the door and windows.

Economy

A microloan program in Madison inspires a similar effort in Appleton

Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court candidates get out the vote

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court candidates get out the vote

Two gamblers stand and one sits in front of two rows of self-service sports betting kiosks in a room with multiple flatscreen televisions mounted to walls, a low-pile carpet and an out-of-focus sign with the title text Sportsbook Rules and other writing in the foreground.

Indigenous

Most Wisconsin tribes want Evers to approve an online gaming bill

Robert Yablon on ideas to change recusal rules for Wisconsin

Courts

Robert Yablon on ideas to change recusal rules for Wisconsin

A portion of a map shows the outlines of Wisconsin Congressional districts, with labels marking their numbers alongside county names and the locations of some larger municipalities in central and eastern portions of the state.

Courts

A three-judge panel dismisses lawsuit from Democratic voters seeking to redraw Wisconisin's congressional maps

Side-by-side images show portraits of Sean Duffy and Michael Alfonso.

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Robert Yablon on judge recusal rules and a rise in requests

Courts

Robert Yablon on judge recusal rules and a rise in requests

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Ann Jacobs on a nationalized voter list and mail-in ballots

Elections

Ann Jacobs on a nationalized voter list and mail-in ballots

Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court candidates get out the vote

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court candidates get out the vote

Robert Yablon on ideas to change recusal rules for Wisconsin

Courts

Robert Yablon on ideas to change recusal rules for Wisconsin

Robert Yablon on judge recusal rules and a rise in requests

Courts

Robert Yablon on judge recusal rules and a rise in requests

Mayor Eric Genrich on property tax bills and school vouchers

Education

Mayor Eric Genrich on property tax bills and school vouchers

Northeast Region

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Environment

William Casey Crump on state funds to address PFAS pollution

Northern Region

Why voters should follow Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court race

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Why voters should follow Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court race

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

Elections

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

In Focus with Dr. Tamika L. Johnson: Traumas teachers endure

In Focus

In Focus with Dr. Tamika L. Johnson: Traumas teachers endure

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

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

Indigenous

Two gamblers stand and one sits in front of two rows of self-service sports betting kiosks in a room with multiple flatscreen televisions mounted to walls, a low-pile carpet and an out-of-focus sign with the title text Sportsbook Rules and other writing in the foreground.

Most Wisconsin tribes want Evers to approve an online gaming bill

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

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

Salah Sarsour poses for a portrait with sunlight illuminating his face while sitting outside on a deck, with a wood railing, building with windows and lawn in the background.

Courts

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE agents

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

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

A graphic of the logo of Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison is affixed to a window above a metal-framed glass door with an address number, the word Social Services and a paper sign with a QR code affixed to its surface in a brick building with a window to the side, with reflections of adjacent buildings and utility poles visible in the door and windows.

Economy

A microloan program in Madison inspires a similar effort in Appleton

Education

Mayor Eric Genrich on property tax bills and school vouchers

Indigenous

Stephen Webster on cultivating Ukwakhwa from the ground up

Indigenous

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

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

A graphic of the logo of Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison is affixed to a window above a metal-framed glass door with an address number, the word Social Services and a paper sign with a QR code affixed to its surface in a brick building with a window to the side, with reflections of adjacent buildings and utility poles visible in the door and windows.

Economy

A microloan program in Madison inspires a similar effort in Appleton

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

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

Side-by-side images show portraits of Sean Duffy and Michael Alfonso.

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Environment

William Casey Crump on state funds to address PFAS pollution

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

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

Side-by-side images show portraits of Sean Duffy and Michael Alfonso.

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

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

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

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