Wisconsin Watch
Sextortion Cases Rising in Wisconsin, Families Taking Action
They're speaking to schools, advocating for new legislation, suing social media companies.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor
Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?
Jun 15th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni and Audrey Lopez-Stane
Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor
Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Trump’s $425 Million Coal Push Could Impact Wisconsin
Madison-based Alliant Energy hopes to extend life of two coal-powered plants.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Child Marriage With Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin
297 teens aged 16 and 17 got married in last decade. Republicans oppose bill to change this.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Gus Pirlot
Wisconsin Supreme Court Revisits Recusal Rules
Will hear from members of public. Current rules were written by a business lobby.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Wisconsin Legislators Oppose Utilities’ Push for No-Bid Power Line Projects
Competitive proposals will help ratepayers, lower costs, foster innovation, they argue.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Wisconsin’s Teacher Apprenticeship Pilot Struggles To Scale Up
Only eight apprentices are enrolled statewide as districts balk at costs and future funding is uncertain.
May 29th, 2026 by Miranda Dunlap
Wisconsin’s Prison Population Heading Toward Record High
Women prisons the most overcrowded. 'They just cram us in wherever they can.'
May 27th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer and Natalie Yahr
ICE Detains Wisconsin Green Card Holder With 2014 Cannabis Conviction
Arrests of green card holders have surged under President Trump.
May 24th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Wisconsin Republicans Seek Younger Voters
Urgent appeals by old guard at state convention. Polls show age 18-29 voters favor Democrats.
May 19th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
How FBI Has Pressured Wisconsin Election Officials
How does it compares to probes in other states? And what comes next?
May 17th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
