In western Wisconsin, Democrats seek to flip what was once one of the most moderate congressional districts
Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden has stuck with President Donald Trump, which Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke sees as a weakness this year.
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Elections
Can unarmed ICE agents watch voting? In Wisconsin that depends on who you ask
Dane County officials called the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s guidance confusing at best. Legal experts said the commission didn’t err.
Concerned Wisconsinites push candidates on PFAS regulations
Demand for PFAS groundwater limits has grown in northeast Wisconsin communities as contaminations migrate.
David Crowley, Tom Tiffany clash on taxes, abortion and private school vouchers in Wisconsin governor debate
Crowley used every opening to tie Tiffany to Donald Trump while Tiffany made the case for using the state’s $3 billion surplus to cut taxes.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Did a Milwaukee County health insurance contract lapse under David Crowley’s administration?
Yes. Crowley fired a top human resources official after the official admitted to the error.
Is Tony Evers blocking scholarships for Wisconsin students by refusing to join a tax credit program?
Yes. The federal program provides up to $1,700 in tax credits to donors to scholarship-granting organizations that distribute funds to families for educational expenses, including private school.
Videos from Wisconsin Watch
Opinion
Guest opinion: End Wisconsin’s ban on fusion voting to expand political choice
Anoop Prakash and Tom Florsheim Jr. argue that Wisconsin’s century-old ban on fusion voting protects the two-party duopoly, limits voter choice and weakens political competition. Allowing the practice would make elected officials more accountable.
Guest opinion: Wisconsin should measure whether service programs meet basic needs
Counting people served and dollars spent isn’t enough. Wisconsin should track whether public programs actually provide safe, timely and affordable access to life’s essentials, Reed Lokken argues.
Guest opinion: Wisconsin should stop erasing ‘street time’ after prison
In erasing years of “street time” following a revocation, Wisconsin turns extended supervision into a revolving door that discounts progress made after prison, Andrew Drasen argues.
