Lawmakers hope to unite on a proposal that will overcome GOP resistance and help speed up election results.
Posted inFact briefs
Does Wisconsin have any mountains?
No. Wisconsin’s mountains eroded long ago, and geological features like Rib Mountain are more like hills.
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Do most Americans say violence against leaders is OK?
No. Most polls consistently find the vast majority of Americans do not support political violence.
Posted inGovernment
Democrat Francesca Hong joins Wisconsin governor’s race, promises to be ‘wild card’
State Rep. Francesca Hong, who lives in the capital city of Madison, is embracing her outsider status.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Wisconsin health department continues to urge new COVID-19 vaccine for anyone over 6 months old
Wisconsin Department of Health Services guidance comes amid concern about federal actions.
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When it comes to covering state government and politics, there’s no place like Wisconsin
It’s a full-circle moment for Brittany Carloni, the new state government and politics reporter at Wisconsin Watch.
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Help shape our immigration reporting
Introducing Paul Kiefer, who will report on immigration issues during a yearlong fellowship.
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Parents face challenges navigating the Milwaukee Public Schools enrollment process
As schools reach capacity, some residents are forced to find alternatives for their children.
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Wisconsin colleges vow to keep supporting Hispanic students despite federal funding cuts
The U.S. Department of Education announced that it’s ending grant programs that help fund minority-serving colleges, including more than 600 Hispanic-serving institutions. Wisconsin colleges say they’ll keep up the work with or without the additional money.
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Is there a US law that bans the Communist Party?
Yes, though the law has rarely been enforced, and Congress has repealed most of its provisions.
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Wisconsin Democrat Kelda Roys launches run for governor
Kelda Roys, a Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018, is running again.
Posted inEducation, Health & Welfare
Programs for students with hearing and vision loss harmed by Trump’s anti-diversity push
Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states, including Wisconsin. “How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”