The Corey Ruiz shooting: essential reading
Investigations, protests and political debate continue after Madison police fatally shot Corey Ruiz. Here’s a guide to reporting that explains what happened, what’s next and why it matters
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Track how Wisconsin governments are spending opioid settlement dollars
See how Wisconsin counties and municipalities are spending opioid settlement funds — and where millions remain unspent.
Track Wisconsin’s prison population
Explore weekly prison population and capacity data for Wisconsin’s correctional system and each facility dating back to 2006.
Track statewide layoffs across Wisconsin
Search layoffs reported to the Department of Workforce Development by county, industry and year.
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Can you ‘cross over’ vote in multiple parties in a Wisconsin primary?
No. Voters in the Aug. 11 primary will be asked to pick a party and then can only vote among candidates from that party in all races.
Is the Milwaukee I-94 construction project expected to take eight years?
Yes. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the project that began in 2025 is expected to wrap up in 2033.
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Manufacturing’s comeback depends on Wisconsin’s workforce
The manufacturing sector is growing again, but sustaining momentum will require investing in skilled workers, technical education and apprenticeship programs, Scott Mayer writes.
The WisConversation so far: Hear from your neighbors
Read thoughtful guest commentaries on issues from criminal justice to health care, and learn how you can help keep the WisConversation going.
Guest opinion: Celebrate Wisconsin’s overdose decline, but demand accountability for opioid settlement spending
Wisconsin has spent only a fraction of its opioid settlement funds, raising questions about whether the money caused the state’s decline in overdose deaths, Jiyue Wang writes.
