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Forward, Government

As Democrats aim to retake the Wisconsin Legislature, here are the races we’re watching in the Aug. 11 primary

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch July 20, 2026July 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Control of the Legislature won’t be known until the Nov. 3 general election, but the primary could offer clues about who has momentum.

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Without a dedicated election committee, Wisconsin Senate lags on election policy

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat March 3, 2026March 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Assembly is done legislating for the year. Here’s what lawmakers did and what’s unfinished.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 21, 2026February 21, 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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Wisconsin Democrats say they won’t act like Republicans if they win a legislative majority in 2026

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch December 22, 2025December 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Rep. Scott Krug

State Rep. Scott Krug emerges as GOP’s voice of pragmatism on Wisconsin election policy

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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From one circus to another: Professional clown serving in Wisconsin Legislature

by Peter Cameron / The Badger Project August 13, 2025August 12, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs budget in early morning to secure Medicaid funds

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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‘Just plain old Larry’: A Wisconsin man’s testimony about gender-affirming care went viral. Here’s his story.

by Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch March 24, 2025April 3, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Tony Kurtz looks back at another lawmaker

Republican lawmakers diverge on future of conservation stewardship program

by Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch March 10, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Republican uses GOAT Committee authority to investigate local government diversity efforts

by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch February 26, 2025October 10, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Republicans and Democrats agree on postpartum Medicaid expansion — Robin Vos says it’s unlikely

by Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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