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Did a Wisconsin Republican governor sign the nation’s first LGBTQ rights law?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. Republican Gov. Lee Dreyfus in 1982 signed the landmark law.

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The Trump administration’s multiple investigations of the 2020 election may have more to do with 2026

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat and Dion Nissenbaum / Votebeat June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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News about Wisconsin Watch, Public Square

‘It felt so nice … to know what I did mattered’: Public Square subjects reflect on the power of community storytelling

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

The Democratic field for Wisconsin governor has been static for months. That could all change this week.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch June 8, 2026June 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Riding an ATV/UTV in Wisconsin? Buckle up, with updated laws

by Avery Martinez / WPR June 7, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Education

Nealita Nelson is building community one Lego brick at a time

by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local June 6, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Former Madison deputy clerk removed from election tasks after misplacing 23 Supreme Court race ballots

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Milwaukee’s We Black We Golf is changing who feels welcome on the course

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service June 5, 2026June 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

Wisconsin power plant could benefit from Trump’s $425 million coal push

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment, Government

Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that.

by Gus Pirlot for Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Gov. Tony Evers’ commutation process draws support, criticism as applicants seek release

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service June 3, 2026June 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch