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Crowd of people and a "MAKE AMERICA GREAT ONCE AGAIN" sign
Posted inNews about Wisconsin Watch

As extremists move into the mainstream, reporting on them is more important than ever

Avatar photo by Phoebe Petrovic / Wisconsin Watch January 22nd, 2025February 3rd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Those pushing for radical changes to the country helped elect Donald Trump. We’ll continue to cover how they push to implement their agenda.

Ice on a lake
Posted inEnvironment

Study finds winter days on the Great Lakes growing shorter due to climate change

Avatar photo by Danielle Kaeding / WPR January 22nd, 2025January 22nd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A new study builds on previous research that shows winters on the Great Lakes are growing shorter due to climate change.

Mississippi River
Posted inEnvironment

New federal law addresses climate extremes and flooding along Mississippi River

Avatar photo by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Delaney Dryfoos / The Lens January 21st, 2025January 29th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Flood control along the Mississippi River is a central piece of a newly passed federal law — work that advocates believe is critical as the river basin sees more frequent and severe extreme weather events due to climate change. 

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Posted inBudget Bites

Republicans and Democrats agree on postpartum Medicaid expansion — Robin Vos says it’s unlikely

Avatar photo by Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch January 20th, 2025January 20th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The fate of postpartum Medicaid expansion, a bipartisan effort in the Wisconsin Legislature, yet again falls in the hands of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who said it’s “unlikely” his chamber will get to vote on it.

Posted inForward, Government

Wisconsin Democrats pledge support to immigrants as new administration takes office

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch January 20th, 2025January 20th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Some leaders in Democratic Wisconsin communities say they won’t play ball with the federal government when it comes to residents living in the United States without legal status.

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Posted inForward, Government

Wisconsin’s voter ID ballot question: Here’s what you need to know

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat January 17th, 2025January 20th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A proposed constitutional amendment on Wisconsin’s April ballot would enshrine the state’s existing photo ID requirement for voting, but leave some room for lawmakers to modify it.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Rebecca Bradley, Brian Hagedorn and Janet Protasiewicz
Posted inGovernment

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist

Scott Bauer by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 17th, 2025January 17th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters, but the case could return.

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Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety

Milwaukee leaders voice opposition to ICE facility on city’s northwest side

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 17th, 2025January 17th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Milwaukee Alderwoman Larresa Taylor said she is confident of two things: that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to move its Milwaukee-based facility to the northwest side of the city and that she is going to fight any such move. 

Supreme Court
Posted inGovernment

Wisconsin Supreme Court scrutinizes ‘conversion therapy’ ban, separation of powers

Scott Bauer by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 17th, 2025January 17th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a Republican-controlled legislative committee’s rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.

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Posted inJustice & Safety

Criminal justice advocates express high hopes for Milwaukee County’s new district attorney

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 17th, 2025January 15th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Newly elected Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent Lovern has made it a priority to listen to residents on the north and south sides of Milwaukee.

A woman talks into a bullhorn next to a sign that says “DEFEND AND EXPAND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS”
Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety

A new Trump presidency raises questions for immigrants. Here’s what we know.

Avatar photo by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and Julius Shieh / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 16th, 2025January 16th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Members of Milwaukee’s immigrant community are bracing for the next four years. Here are answers to five key immigration-related questions.

Blue and white voting booths
Posted inGovernment

Wisconsin Legislature puts photo ID requirement on ballot for voter approval

Scott Bauer by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 15th, 2025January 15th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin’s photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal approved in the Assembly. The proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the April 1 ballot for voter consideration.

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