Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR, Author at Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Justice & Safety

Milwaukee Muslim leader has unmet medical, religious needs in immigration detention, lawyers say

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Attorneys for Salah Sarsour say that he’s lost 30 pounds while held in jail for the last two months.

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Education, Government

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, GOP leaders announce deal on tax relief and school funding

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR May 11, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Colorful boxes labeled "D9 Smashers" and "Dozo Gummies" sit on a glass shelf, with visible text including "500 mg per gummy," "5 pack," and "10,000 mg per pouch"

‘It would force us to close our doors’: Law to end shutdown could disrupt Wisconsin’s THC, hemp industries

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR November 12, 2025November 13, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Health & Welfare

Trump bill would cost Wisconsin $314 million in federal food aid

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR May 26, 2025May 29, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Elon Musk calls for cutting funds to Lutheran groups, including in Wisconsin

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel

Dueling Wisconsin Supreme Court ads focus on rape kit backlog

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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