Outreach, education key to voting accessibility, Wisconsin advocates say
Wisconsin has “many excellent accessibility requirements” for voters with disabilities, but it’s challenging to make sure voters are aware of them and that they’re implemented correctly, said Lisa Hassenstab of Disability Rights Wisconsin.
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Elections
Here are the 14 Wisconsin districts that will decide which party controls the Legislature
The political landscape has changed since 2024 when Democrats flipped 14 legislative seats under new maps.
Wisconsin governor candidates talk about supporting local control, but their records are mixed depending on the issue
Tom Tiffany supported local control for public land purchases after pushing for state preemption over mining regulations; David Crowley backed blocking municipalities from privatizing water and sewage services.
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.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Did Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany support a six-week abortion bill?
Yes. Tiffany said his position since announcing for governor has been to support the state’s current 20-week abortion ban.
Did Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany oppose releasing the Epstein files?
No. Tiffany voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November, though earlier he voted against a Democratic motion attempting to add an Epstein-related provision to an unrelated bill.
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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.
