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Feb 2026 12

Wisconsin lawmakers deadlocked over data center regulation

By Ellie Bourdo | STATE LEGISLATURE, POLITICS, Ellie Bourdo

State lawmakers struggle to find a compromise as data center concerns remain.

Jan 2026 13

Evers makes one last ask of Republicans to take property tax relief seriously

By Pat Kreitlow | STATE LEGISLATURE, POLITICS, Pat Kreitlow

Gov. Tony Evers says school districts were dealing with legislative underfunding long before the “400-year” veto GOP lawmakers blame for a record number of referendums.

Dec 2025 17

Inside Kelda Roys’ very Wisconsin holiday mix of faith, food, and family

By Bonnie Fuller | STATE LEGISLATURE, POLITICS, Bonnie Fuller

From Hanukkah to Christmas, Roys reflects on holiday traditions—and why Wisconsinites need a leader who understands the realities faced by working families.

Dec 2025 15

As WisconsinEye goes dark, here’s what our state needs to see

By Pat Kreitlow | STATE LEGISLATURE, POLITICS, Pat Kreitlow

WisconsinEye, the independent network providing unfiltered coverage of the state Capitol for the past 18 years, has shuttered – casting doubts on a plan that relies on charitable whims to cover state government.

Dec 2025 8

What you need to know about Wisconsin elections in 2026

By Pat Kreitlow | VOTING, POLITICS, Pat Kreitlow

Here are the important dates for Wisconsin elections, the key races, and the top issues that can determine our state’s future.

Nov 2025 25

‘Who represents me in Madison?’ How to find your state legislators

By Pat Kreitlow | STATE LEGISLATURE, POLITICS, Pat Kreitlow

It’s easier than ever to answer the question, "Who represents me in Madison?" with websites that take the guesswork out of all the maps.

Who represents me in Madison? How to find your assembly rep and senator in the state Capitol.

Aug 2025 8

Wisconsin Dems’ hail Mary to save rural hospitals from Trump

By Salina Heller | HEALTHCARE, POLITICS, Salina Heller

An inside look at what Wisconsin state lawmakers did just before Trump signed his ‘big beautiful bill’ to try to prevent rural hospitals from closing. Will it work?

Jul 2025 22

New study ties weak state gun laws to child deaths in Wisconsin

By Wisconsin Watch | CRIME AND SAFETY, COMMUNITY, Wisconsin Watch

States with weak gun laws, including Wisconsin, experience more firearm deaths among children ages 0 to 17, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics.