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People sit around curved desks in a hearing room with microphones, laptops, and monitors, facing a central table beneath a sign reading "Joint Committee on Finance"

Forward, Government

Wisconsin Elections Commission challenges Madison’s argument on absentee voting

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A rare court filing adds to the growing condemnation of the city’s defense against a lawsuit seeking monetary damages for votes that weren’t counted in 2024.

People hold cardboard signs reading "PROTECT SAFE ABORTION" and "MY Uterus doesn’t belong to the state" outside a white domed building under a clear blue sky.

Bill Watch, Government

Medical experts criticize Republican bill that would exclude life-saving medical procedures from ‘abortion’ definition

by Sreejita Patra / Wisconsin Watch October 20, 2025October 22, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Forward

Wisconsin faces a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how lawmakers and candidates for governor plan to address it.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Fact Briefs, Forward

Here are some of the claims you might hear at the DNC this week — and the facts

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 19, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A blue sign says "VOTE" in white letters with a white arrow pointing right.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin primary elections could be key indicators of what’s to come

by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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