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Does Milwaukee County have the highest sales tax in Wisconsin?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel August 26, 2026August 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yes. Milwaukee County has a 0.9% county sales tax whereas most counties have a 0.5% sales tax.

Did Republicans vote against a bill banning child marriage in Wisconsin?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel August 25, 2026August 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Are Illinois residents buying more Wisconsin waterfront property than Minnesota residents?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch and Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch August 21, 2026August 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A room contains colorful rugs, small tables and chairs, shelves of toys and learning materials, and signs reading "The Adventure Begins Here" and "Summer."

Get your 4-year-old ready for elementary school for free through new Wisconsin program

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service August 14, 2026August 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people sit at a table with a microphone and the presidential seal, in front of a blue backdrop reading "Ratepayer Protection Pledge."

Environment, Government

Trump is blocking billions of dollars of grants that would fix the grid

by Jeff St. John / Canary Media August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People hold signs reading "HANDS OFF OUR GREAT LAKES! MORATORIUM NOW!" and "PEOPLE OVER PROFITS!" outside the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Data Centers Watch, Environment

Data centers take center stage in Wisconsin governor’s race

by Kari Lydersen / Canary Media August 7, 2026August 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Can anyone buy Wisconsin voter roll data?

by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel August 7, 2026August 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Is Wisconsin’s income tax rate the same for people earning $400,000 annually as it is for billionaires?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 6, 2026August 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Have eight consecutive Wisconsin state budgets given less money to public schools?

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch August 5, 2026August 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A large crowd fills multiple levels of a rotunda, many holding protest signs. Visible signs include "STOP THE ATTACK ON PUBLIC EDUCATION" and "RECALL."

Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling that had restored collective bargaining power

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Can you ‘cross over’ vote in multiple parties in a Wisconsin primary?

by Hope Karnopp / Wisconsin Watch July 29, 2026July 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A playground with blue slides is behind a chain-link fence next to a large brick building. Several people wearing high-visibility vests sit along the building wall.

Education, Health & Welfare

After-school programs lose thousands each month as child care stabilization funding ends

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service July 25, 2026July 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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