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Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation

Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation

But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.

Legislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements

Legislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements

Settlements proposed by WI Department of Justice, mostly for environmental violations.

Wisconsin Tribes Defend EPA Rule on Tribal Water Rights

Wisconsin Tribes Defend EPA Rule on Tribal Water Rights

2 state tribes among 7 intervening in legal challenge to EPA rule by a dozen states.

Report Finds Climate Change Causing More Hot Nights in Wisconsin

Report Finds Climate Change Causing More Hot Nights in Wisconsin

'Sleepless Nights' report finds Milwaukee had 11 more hot nights per year in past decade.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Legislature’s Authority To Block Governor

Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Legislature’s Authority To Block Governor

6-1 decision rules that legislators wrongly blocked DNR stewardship funding.

Dueling Billboards Appear in Milwaukee In Lead Up to RNC

Dueling Billboards Appear in Milwaukee In Lead Up to RNC

Democrats, Republicans make appeals to voters, assail competing candidates.

‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally

‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally

Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin this year comes on critical weekend for his campaign

Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores Ballot Drop Box Access

Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores Ballot Drop Box Access

Decision reverses a 2022 ruling, restores use of unmanned boxes to return absentee ballots.

Agreement Advances $1.15 Billion Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes

Agreement Advances $1.15 Billion Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes

Potential invasion threatened multi-billion dollar fishing and recreational boating industries.

Dane County Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10 Collective Bargaining Law

Dane County Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10 Collective Bargaining Law

Lawsuit argues law violates state Constitution by treating different public unions differently.

Audit Finds Slow Turnaround on Forensic Evidence by Wisconsin Crime Labs

Audit Finds Slow Turnaround on Forensic Evidence by Wisconsin Crime Labs

AG Kaul says it shows need for more staff he requested from Republican Legislature.

New Class of Clerks Prepares to Run Elections

New Class of Clerks Prepares to Run Elections

Some 2,000 local clerks in Wisconsin will face heightened stress of running elections.