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Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding liberal majority

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar in the race to replace outgoing Justice Rebecca Bradley.

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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

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‘Language lost. Culture lost’: In Milwaukee, a race to keep Rohingya language alive in exile

By Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch. Photos by Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin WatchApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin’s spring election is today. See what’s on your ballot.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 6, 2026April 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin takes millions from foster kids and their parents — even as both parties say it should stop

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch and Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 6, 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, 2026April 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch

New details emerge on possible data center in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Steady arrests, shifting targets: Explore latest data on ICE activity across Wisconsin

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch April 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights sharp contrast between candidates on abortion, judicial philosophies

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 2, 2026April 3, 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

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, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin court dismisses Democrats’ attempt to redraw congressional map

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch