Wisconsin Legislature Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that.

by Gus Pirlot for Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Nearly 300 16- and 17-year-olds were married in Wisconsin over the past decade.

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A loophole lets Wisconsin lawmakers delete public records

by Peter Cameron / The Badger Project and Gus Pirlot / The Badger Project March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Latest Wisconsin Supreme Court case flips the script on which judges strictly interpret the law

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch March 9, 2026March 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Forward, Government

A 400-year veto, $1 billion in referendums and now a lawsuit: School districts demand more funding

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch March 2, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin Assembly is done legislating for the year. Here’s what lawmakers did and what’s unfinished.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

As Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State, he remains crosswise with the GOP Legislature

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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WisconsinEye resumes coverage at the State Capitol

by Joe Schulz / WPR February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government

CAFOs want in on proposal meant to help Wisconsin’s small dairy farms

by John McCracken / Investigate Midwest January 24, 2026January 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Why has WisconsinEye gone dark and what can be done about it?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Legislature to act on his key priorities in his final year

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin’s fight over administrative rules sounds wonky, but it affects important issues like water quality and public health

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch September 25, 2025September 24, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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From one circus to another: Professional clown serving in Wisconsin Legislature

by Peter Cameron / The Badger Project August 13, 2025August 12, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch