Wisconsin schools face funding squeeze as voters pick Legislature
In an election year, some voters want to see a new Legislature tackle school funding as Wisconsin schools face rising costs and tight revenue limits.
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Elections
Judges warn that underfunded courts are falling behind
Court delays, staffing shortages and rising caseloads are testing Wisconsin’s justice system. Officials want elected leaders to do something.
Voters, scientists say candidates should dig into environmental issues
Extreme weather events cost taxpayers and impact recreation and health, experts say.
Key questions with Wisconsin attorney general candidates highlight their stark differences
Incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul repeatedly sues Trump administration; Republican Eric Toney faults Kaul’s crime lab testing.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Does David Crowley support releasing half of Wisconsin’s prison population?
No. Crowley has supported cutting the prison population through crime prevention, job training, decriminalizing marijuana and expanding drug courts.
Has Tom Tiffany voted five times against ending the Iran war?
Yes. He voted against resolutions each month from March through July and was not present for the most recent vote.
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Opinion
Your Right to Know: More money is needed for records access, Attorney General Josh Kaul says
Attorney General Josh Kaul, who is seeking a third term, says more money could help the agency he leads “reduce response times to public records requests.”
Guest opinion: Wisconsin should make an AI productivity fund apprenticeship
“Use AI to remove repetitive preparation, then move beginners more quickly into the work that requires judgment. Give experienced workers explicit coaching responsibilities. Make the workplace an extension of the classroom, just as the Youth Apprenticeship program already does,” Gleb Tsipursky writes.
Guest opinion: Voters must stand up to leaders who act above the law
Wisconsin’s election bribery laws mean little when powerful figures get away with violating them. But voters have the power to hold them accountable, Jeff Mandell writes.
