Wisconsin Watch
Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis
Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Not Just Governor, Three Constitutional Amendments on The Ballot
GOP-led amendments will appear on ballots alongside partisan races.
Sep 14th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Human Error, Not Hacking, Behind Milwaukee Results Delay
Experts reviewing machine logs say staff chose the wrong export option but never altered or rescanned absentee ballots.
Sep 12th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Wisconsin’s 988 Crisis Lifeline a Success But Faces Funding Shortage
Despite bipartisan support for it, legislators haven't provided permanent funding.
Sep 9th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Milwaukee Couple Adopts 4 Children After 8 Years as Foster Parents
McKenna and Celia Olson fostered 10 children before adopting four. 'This is our family unit now.'
Sep 7th, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell
Republican Tom Tiffany Wants to Expand Wisconsin Prisons
Democrat David Crowley disagrees, seeks alternatives. Prisons are badly overcrowded.
Sep 6th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Can Wisconsin Learn From States Starting Medicaid Work Requirements?
63,000 people at risk of losing coverage in Wisconsin under new federal rules.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Astrid Code
Act 10, Gerrymandering Among Hot-Button Issues Facing WI Supreme Court
Court's new liberal super majority could also face emergency mid-term election issues.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
In Wisconsin Rapids, Data Center Objections Include Russian Connections
Adding to usual concerns about data centers, the developers' Russian ties are 'a sticking point.'
Aug 31st, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population
Overcrowding strains staff and inmates, increases danger, forces cuts in programs.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
Does Beloit Have the Worst Air Pollution in America?
Asthma rates are among the highest in Wisconsin. Wildfire smoke adds to problem.
Aug 24th, 2026 by Zoey Elwood
Wisconsin to Hold Hearings on Commuting Sentences for Prisoners
Poll shows majority in the state support clemency for some offenders.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
