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Author Archives: Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch

jkelly@wisconsinwatch.org

Jack Kelly joined Wisconsin Watch in August 2023 as a statehouse reporter. He previously was a Wisconsin Watch contributing reporter on judicial and environmental issues and covered the statehouse for the Capital Times. He has a bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

jkelly@wisconsinwatch.org

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Robin Vos
Posted inBill Watch

Top Republican noncommittal on bipartisan fix to Wisconsin public records access problem

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch May 19, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled local governments don’t owe legal fees if they turn over public records before a court order, potentially limiting access.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers talks to people seated in a room
Posted inBudget Bites

Republicans offer clues to which Tony Evers budget priorities could make final cut

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch and Margaret Shreiner / Wisconsin Watch May 10, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inBill Watch

Democratic proposal seeks to ban hedge funds from buying Wisconsin houses

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch May 5, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Woman wears a Statue of Liberty costume.
Posted inForward, Government

Arrest of Milwaukee judge echoes Massachusetts case — with one key difference

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch April 28, 2025April 29, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Four women stand at a podium that has a Susan Crawford for Supreme Court sign. They are raising their hands in the air as people — mostly women — cheer around them.
Posted inGovernment

Here’s what Susan Crawford’s state Supreme Court win means for Wisconsin

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch April 1, 2025April 2, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Elon Musk wearing SPACEX shirt
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch

Are the cash giveaways from Elon Musk’s America PAC ahead of the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election legal?

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch March 28, 2025March 31, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel at debate
Posted inGovernment

Vicious ads, record spending, Elon Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race reflects nasty, new normal

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Posted inGovernment

What does the Wisconsin Supreme Court do?

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inGovernment

Republican uses GOAT Committee authority to investigate local government diversity efforts

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch February 26, 2025October 10, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inUncategorized

Forward: Elon Musk eyes Wisconsin

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch February 24, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Lincoln Hills School and Copper Lake School
Posted inForward, Government, Justice & Safety

Tony Evers proposes $500 million prison overhaul, closing Green Bay facility by 2029

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch and Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch February 16, 2025March 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inForward, Government

Trump policies come to Wisconsin in first weeks of new session

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch and Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch February 10, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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