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A still image shows Abigail Swetz seated in front of a background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Abigail Swetz' and 'Fair Wisconsin.'

Abigail Swetz on LGBTQ advocates responding to Trump orders

Fair Wisconsin Executive Director Abigail Swetz discusses a Trump executive order declaring only sex assigned at birth will be federally recognized and how LGBTQ advocates are preparing in response.

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

A still image shows U.S. Senator Ron Johnson seated in an office with a graphic at bottom reading 'U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson' and '(R) Wisconsin.'

US Sen. Ron Johnson on the start of a new Trump presidency

Side-by-side images show Tony Evers speaking with an out-of-focus Robin Vos seated in the background and Robin Vos speaking with toile wallpaper and brass light fixture in the background.

Wisconsin 2025 State of the State highlights from Evers, Vos

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Tony Evers speaks into a microphone mounted to a podium at the center of a wood legislative dais with carved front panels, with people seated at multiple rows of wood desks facing him and other people standing in the background in front of two sets of double doors with oval windows, in a room with marble masonry and pillars framing red, white and blue bunting, a digital vote register mounted on a wall, illuminated brass light fixtures, and people seated in a gallery in an upper level.

Evers emphasizes child care, mental health, gun violence in Wisconsin's 2025 State of the State address

Donald Trump signs a document while sitting in a high-backed leather chair in a room with the stripes of a U.S. flag, curtain and framed photo in the background.

AGs from 22 states sue to stop Trump order targeting birthright citizenship in the US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. points with his right index finger while standing and speaking into a microphone, with out-of-focus people standing in the background.

Republican lawmakers propose changing law to allow state and federal candidates to get off the ballot in Wisconsin

'Here & Now' Highlights: Zac Schultz, Chief Andre Sayles, Philip Rocco

A still image shows Zac Schultz standing in front of the State Capitol rotunda with a graphic at bottom reading 'Zac Schultz' and 'Here & Now.'

Zac Schultz on Wisconsin's separation of powers lawsuit

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

A still image from a video shows Johnathan Temte seated in front of a desk with piles of papers and a bookshelf lined with books and other items.

Seasonal respiratory viruses are peaking for young children

A still image from a video shows José Pérez speaking into multiple microphones with various media flags on a podium with people standing around him with a graphic at top reading 'Video Courtesy: TMJ4 - Milwaukee.'

Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

A still image shows U.S. Senator Ron Johnson seated in an office with a graphic at bottom reading 'U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson' and '(R) Wisconsin.'

US Sen. Ron Johnson on the start of a new Trump presidency

Side-by-side images show Tony Evers speaking with an out-of-focus Robin Vos seated in the background and Robin Vos speaking with toile wallpaper and brass light fixture in the background.

Wisconsin 2025 State of the State highlights from Evers, Vos

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Tony Evers speaks into a microphone mounted to a podium at the center of a wood legislative dais with carved front panels, with people seated at multiple rows of wood desks facing him and other people standing in the background in front of two sets of double doors with oval windows, in a room with marble masonry and pillars framing red, white and blue bunting, a digital vote register mounted on a wall, illuminated brass light fixtures, and people seated in a gallery in an upper level.

Evers emphasizes child care, mental health, gun violence in Wisconsin's 2025 State of the State address

Donald Trump signs a document while sitting in a high-backed leather chair in a room with the stripes of a U.S. flag, curtain and framed photo in the background.

AGs from 22 states sue to stop Trump order targeting birthright citizenship in the US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. points with his right index finger while standing and speaking into a microphone, with out-of-focus people standing in the background.

Republican lawmakers propose changing law to allow state and federal candidates to get off the ballot in Wisconsin

'Here & Now' Highlights: Zac Schultz, Chief Andre Sayles, Philip Rocco

A still image shows Zac Schultz standing in front of the State Capitol rotunda with a graphic at bottom reading 'Zac Schultz' and 'Here & Now.'

Zac Schultz on Wisconsin's separation of powers lawsuit

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

A still image from a video shows Johnathan Temte seated in front of a desk with piles of papers and a bookshelf lined with books and other items.

Seasonal respiratory viruses are peaking for young children

A still image from a video shows José Pérez speaking into multiple microphones with various media flags on a podium with people standing around him with a graphic at top reading 'Video Courtesy: TMJ4 - Milwaukee.'

Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans

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Wisconsin Vote

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Recent Here & Now Video

A still image from a video shows a snow covered street with a yellow barricade reading 'Tribal Roads' with a graphic at bottom reading 'File Footage, 2023.'

Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

Northern Region

Chief Andre Sayles on Beloit police and immigration status

South Central Region

A still image shows Dale Knapp seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Dale Knapp' and 'Forward Analytics.'

Dale Knapp on a projected population decline for Wisconsin

A still image from a video shows Bobby Peterson seated in front of a blurred background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Madison,' 'Bobby Peterson' and 'ABC for Health.'

Bobby Peterson on removing medical debt from credit reports

A still image shows Chad Alan Goldberg seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Chad Alan Goldberg' and 'UW-Madison Dept. of Sociology.'

Chad Alan Goldberg on populist politics and Jan. 6's legacy

David Minor on the Chippewa Valley’s health care needs, gaps

David Minor on the Chippewa Valley's health care needs, gaps

West Central Region

Gov. Tony Evers on a citizen referendum idea for Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers on a citizen referendum idea for Wisconsin

McCoshen & Ross on Wisconsin’s political outlook for 2025

McCoshen & Ross on Wisconsin's political outlook for 2025

A still image from a video shows Tom Haupt seated indoors with tables, chairs, lamps, furniture and art on the walls in the background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Madison,' 'Tom Haupt' and 'Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services.'

Tom Haupt on risks posed by Wisconsin bird flu cases in 2025

A still image shows Tim Cullen speaking into multiple microphones while standing in front of wood paneling and a U.S. flag.

Former state lawmakers Tim Cullen and George Petak pass away

Wisconsin Legislature’s leadership reflect on 2024 successes

Wisconsin Legislature's leadership reflect on 2024 successes

Speaker Robin Vos on courts and Wisconsin’s budget process

Speaker Robin Vos on courts and Wisconsin's budget process

More Here & Now 2025

Side-by-side photos show Brittany Kinser, Jill Underly and Jeff Wright posting for portraits.

Brittany Kinser, Dr. Jill Underly and Jeff Wright face off in the 2025 primary for Wisconsin state superintendent

Side-by-side photos show Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel posing for portraits while wearing judicial robes inside courtrooms.

Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel face off in the 2025 election for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

Gov. Tony Evers on a citizen referendum idea for Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers on a citizen referendum idea for Wisconsin

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Side-by-side images show Tony Evers speaking with an out-of-focus Robin Vos seated in the background and Robin Vos speaking with toile wallpaper and brass light fixture in the background.

Wisconsin 2025 State of the State highlights from Evers, Vos

Tony Evers speaks into a microphone mounted to a podium at the center of a wood legislative dais with carved front panels, with people seated at multiple rows of wood desks facing him and other people standing in the background in front of two sets of double doors with oval windows, in a room with marble masonry and pillars framing red, white and blue bunting, a digital vote register mounted on a wall, illuminated brass light fixtures, and people seated in a gallery in an upper level.

Evers emphasizes child care, mental health, gun violence in Wisconsin's 2025 State of the State address

A still image shows Zac Schultz standing in front of the State Capitol rotunda with a graphic at bottom reading 'Zac Schultz' and 'Here & Now.'

Zac Schultz on Wisconsin's separation of powers lawsuit

In Focus with John Ridley: Storytelling, film and community

In Focus with John Ridley: Storytelling, film and community

In Focus with David Maraniss: Covering news, writing history

In Focus with David Maraniss: Covering news, writing history

In Focus with Gena Kakkak: Tribal politics and youth health

In Focus with Gena Kakkak: Tribal politics and youth health

Wisconsin Regional News

Southeast Region

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans

Baseball fans salute the legacy of Milwaukee Brewers voice Bob Uecker, who dies at 90

Environmentalists cite Enbridge Line 6 leak in Line 5 debate

Southeast Region News

Northeast Region

A still image from a video shows Michael Alexander seated in front of three artworks depicting trees, buildings and a stadium reading 'University of Wisconsin Green Bay' with a graphic at bottom reading 'Green Bay,' 'Chancellor Michael Alexander' and 'UW-Green Bay.'

Chancellor Michael Alexander on the finances of UW-Green Bay

Republicans Steil, Van Orden and Wied win Wisconsin US House seats in 2024 election

Wisconsin Republicans look to reelect a US House incumbent and retain an open seat

Trump campaigns with former Packers quarterback Brett Favre at Green Bay rally

Northeast Region News

South Central Region

A still image from a video shows José Pérez speaking into multiple microphones with various media flags on a podium with people standing around him with a graphic at top reading 'Video Courtesy: TMJ4 - Milwaukee.'

Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans

Chief Andre Sayles on Beloit police and immigration status

Judge maintains restraining order for California man who messaged the Abundant Life school shooter

Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Madison and officials want to know why

South Central Region News

Northern Region

A still image from a video shows a snow covered street with a yellow barricade reading 'Tribal Roads' with a graphic at bottom reading 'File Footage, 2023.'

Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

Wisconsin's rural homelessness crisis and the ongoing fight to do 'more with less'

Wisconsin detects a human bird flu case in Barron County

US Supreme Court to hear case over Catholic Charities Bureau seeking Wisconsin unemployment tax exemption

Northern Region News

West Central Region

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

David Minor on the Chippewa Valley's health care needs, gaps

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to an Eau Claire schools policy covering transgender students

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

West Central Region News

Southwest Region

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Dave Eggen on opposing plans to remove dams in the Driftless

Mark Erickson on assessing earthen dam stability and failure

Bob Micheel on plans to remove Coon Creek dams after floods

Southwest Region News

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