The Associated Press Archives - 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

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers hailed the settlement with Tyco Fire Products as a “historic and important milestone” in the fight for clean water.

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Economy, Environment

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

by Eric Ferkenhoff / Lee Enterprises and Josh Kelety / Associated Press April 14, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press and Todd Richmond / Associated Press April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit in rows clapping in a large room, holding signs reading "FREE SALAH SARSOUR" and "FREE SALAH NOW!" while others stand behind them with banners and posters

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents

by Sophia Tareen / Associated Press April 4, 2026May 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Universities of Wisconsin president refuses to leave after being told to resign or be fired

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Senate OKs $133 million package to combat ‘forever chemicals,’ sends bills to governor

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler won’t seek reelection

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos leaving office at end of the year

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Jury finds man guilty of forging threat against Trump to get robbery case victim deported

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person speaks at a podium with a sign reading "TRUMP MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! 2024" and "TEXT WISCONSIN TO 88022," with U.S. flags and people in the background.

Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor’s race, leading GOP rival Josh Schoemann to drop out

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Man killed by Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse who grew up in Green Bay

by Tim Sullivan / Associated Press, Michael Biesecker / Associated Press and Jim Mustian / Associated Press January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch