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.
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Elections
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.
How the upcoming midterms could change Wisconsin election policy
Unified control of state government could reshape some voting rules before the 2028 presidential election.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Have Republicans controlled constitutional amendment questions on Wisconsin ballots for the past 15 years?
Yes. Constitutional amendments must pass two consecutive legislative sessions, and the GOP has controlled the Legislature since 2011.
Did Milwaukee juvenile homicides increase 57% under David Crowley?
No. The city of Milwaukee saw a 57% jump in juvenile homicide suspects in 2025, but there isn’t a specific trend in juvenile victims since 2020.
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Opinion
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.
Guest opinion: The debate over jail tablets is missing the point
A high-profile security breach sparked outrage over jail tablets in Milwaukee County, but Shannon Ross argues the backlash ignores their role in supporting communication, education and successful reentry.
