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Environment, Health & Welfare

Wildfire smoke brings hazardous air quality in Wisconsin. Here’s how to stay safe

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch July 16, 2026July 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Your Right to Know: Anyone can lay down the law on open records

by Alex Saloutos July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Pathways to success

Can Wisconsin employers check your credit?

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch June 18, 2026June 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holds a pen over a ballot at a table covered with voting instructions, forms and other materials.

Forward, Government

Former Madison deputy clerk removed from election tasks after misplacing 23 Supreme Court race ballots

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat June 5, 2026June 5, 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

People sit behind a curved wooden dais with nameplates and microphones, laptops open, and a screen below showing a video view of a similar room with seated participants.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin Elections Commission faces lawsuit, criticism over order not to count late-arriving Madison ballots

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat May 7, 2026May 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Ballots on table next to blue bin and red sign that says "REJECTED ABSENTEES"

Forward, Government

Wisconsin Elections Commission overrules ballot-counting decisions in Madison and Mequon

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin GOP advised officials not to count late-arriving ballots, raising possibility of legal challenge

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 15, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holding a ballot walks next to voting booths inside a room with large windows, with trees and a body of water visible outside.

Forward, Government

Can Madison count some ballots delivered after an 8 p.m. deadline?

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 11, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An illustration shows people against purple, pink and white backgrounds, including someone holding a pen at a table, a person holding a piece of paper by an election drop box, a person with a cart of bags, and two people at voting booths.

Forward, Government

Disenfranchised Madison voters sound off on city, lawsuit

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 2, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Pathways to success

Madison microloan program inspires Appleton organization

by MaryBeth Matzek for Wisconsin Watch March 25, 2026March 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holds two pieces of paper, one white and one yellow, and a pen over a table covered with envelopes and other pieces of paper.

Forward, Government

Madison appeals ruling allowing lawsuits in 2024 ballot-counting case

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 27, 2026March 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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