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Has Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar been endorsed by any Wisconsin judges?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. Lazar lists endorsements from nearly 50 current and former Wisconsin judges.

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Data Centers Watch

New details emerge on possible data center in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Steady arrests, shifting targets: Explore latest data on ICE activity across Wisconsin

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch April 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Has Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor been ‘pushing noncitizen voting’?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights sharp contrast between candidates on abortion, judicial philosophies

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 2, 2026April 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Universities of Wisconsin president refuses to leave after being told to resign or be fired

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Is it illegal for Wisconsin voters to bet on election results?

by Eva Wen / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel April 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Opinion: How poverty’s gravity pulls workers under

by Sachin Shivaram April 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An illustration shows people against purple, pink and white backgrounds, including someone holding a pen at a table, a person holding a piece of paper by an election drop box, a person with a cart of bags, and two people at voting booths.

Forward, Government

Disenfranchised Madison voters sound off on city, lawsuit

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Your Right to Know: How to jump-start your records requests

by Christa Westerberg April 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin court dismisses Democrats’ attempt to redraw congressional map

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Don’t leave a mess: What Wisconsin families should know about wills, trusts and end-of-life planning

by Taylor Hale / Multi-Media Channels April 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch