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An illustration of a young woman. She sits on her green couch, wearing an orange shirt and purple pants holding her smartphone. The back of the smartphone reads "TikTok" to imply that she is on the TikTok app. Coming from the phone are four bubbles. One depicts a burger with three dollar signs on it. One says "Avg. Green Bay Rent $4K!!" The third bubble says "Wisconsin gas prices over $7/gallon!" The last bubble shows an image of a red house with three dollar signs.

Economy, Government

$4K rent? $7 gas? Inside the internet campaign insisting Green Bay is ‘more expensive than NYC’

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch and Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The videos seem to be part of a growing trend of paying influencers to post on political topics, often without disclosures.

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Forward, Government

We asked all 325 state and legislative candidates their favorite Wisconsin fun fact. See their answers in our voter guide.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch, Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch July 6, 2026July 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Guest opinion: Are your elected officials listening?

by Judy Nagel June 24, 2026June 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that.

by Gus Pirlot for Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

At annual convention, Wisconsin GOP’s old guard urges party to engage young voters

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 17, 2026May 18, 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

Did Rebecca Cooke serve as a political consultant for Kirk Bangstad?

by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 6, 2026May 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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A loophole lets Wisconsin lawmakers delete public records

by Peter Cameron / The Badger Project and Gus Pirlot / The Badger Project March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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WisconsinEye resumes coverage at the State Capitol

by Joe Schulz / WPR February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Data centers become a flashpoint in Wisconsin politics

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS January 22, 2026January 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Here are 5 Wisconsin political predictions for 2026 (and a review of our 2025 predictions)

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 5, 2026December 31, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Health & Welfare

He vowed to ‘protect the unborn.’ Now he’s blocking a bill to expand Medicaid for Wisconsin’s new moms.

by Megan O'Matz / ProPublica November 18, 2025November 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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