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A stone building with “Wisconsin State Reformatory” above the entrance stands behind tall trees and a grassy lawn.

Guest opinion: After decades in prison, who deserves a chance at clemency?

by Sherry Reames, Mark Rice, Joyce Ellwanger and Harlan Richards May 16, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat May 15, 2026May 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Justice & Safety

Foes of AI surveillance get wins in Wisconsin. But they fear they’re playing Whack-A-Mole.

by Pascal Sabino / Bolts May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Health & Welfare

Disaster relief organizers push for changes in Milwaukee’s flood response

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service May 15, 2026May 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Bill Watch, Government

Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion budget deal collapses, exposing rifts within both parties

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 14, 2026May 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

Welfare organizations complete transfer of hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles

by Sarah Lehr / WPR and Trevor Hook / WPR May 14, 2026May 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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News about Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee NNS win 12 Milwaukee Press Club awards

by Matthew DeFour / Wisconsin Watch May 13, 2026May 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Pathways to success

These Oshkosh residents want you to log off and talk politics — in real life

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch May 13, 2026May 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A scale weighing justice and a gavel

Did Madison have a curfew for juveniles until 2023?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Mississippi River groups tell feds to act on nitrate contamination

by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 12, 2026May 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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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

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin Republicans look to Donald Trump’s die-hard fans to brighten their prospects in November

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 11, 2026May 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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