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Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Democrats’ congressional redistricting challenge
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. This story is published in partnership with The Associated Press. The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Democratic lawsuit that sought to throw out the battleground state’s...
Wisconsin Supreme Court changes procedures again to speed up cases
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority last month quietly amended the high court’s internal operating procedures, according to documents obtained by Wisconsin Watch — changes that could speed up the disposition of several upcoming high-stakes political cases.
Latest farm data ‘a wake-up call’ as Midwest farmers face ever steeper challenges
The latest Ag Census data show alarming trends in the upper Mississippi River basin, one of the most intensive agricultural areas in the U.S.: Less diverse farmers, more and more farms are going out of business, and farmland is being consolidated, making it even more difficult to get into the industry. Latest farm data ‘a wake-up call’ as Midwest farmers face ever steeper challenges is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Can foreigners indirectly fund political ads by giving money to a US nonprofit that then gives money to a US super PAC?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Federal law prohibits a foreign national — someone who is not a U.S. citizen and not lawfully a permanent resident — from making contributions in connection with any federal, state or local election.
Wisconsin seniors face housing upheaval as assisted living homes reject Medicaid
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Editor’s note: This story was updated to note that Rosalie Hurley died shortly before its publication. Dale Huhnke searched the web last spring for someone at Cedarhurst Senior Living who...
What to know about Medicaid and assisted living in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Assisted living can offer residents more independence and a less institutionalized setting than in traditional nursing homes, making them more popular with Wisconsin seniors. Another difference? Fewer protections for Medicaid recipients.
Renters concerned as Texas company buys up homes in Black-majority Milwaukee neighborhoods
As the Texas-based company VineBrook Homes Trust Inc. buys up homes on Milwaukee’s North Side, some residents and community advocates worry about the potential impact on the community. Renters concerned as Texas company buys up homes in Black-majority Milwaukee neighborhoods is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Wisconsin’s Medicaid postpartum protection lags most of the country
Wisconsin doctors say the state could help save lives by extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to a full year, as many states offer. But the Legislature again blocked an extension. Wisconsin’s Medicaid postpartum protection lags most of the country is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Democrats see new maps as major turnout booster in Wisconsin
Democrats aren’t hiding the fact that their secret weapon this election cycle was just signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers. Democrats see new maps as major turnout booster in Wisconsin is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Did an Israeli military officer speaking to UW-Madison students advocate killing babies?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. An Israeli Defense Forces officer acknowledged at a Feb. 18 Chabad of Madison speech that Israeli soldiers have killed babies, but immediately added it was unintentional and “horrible.”
New rules for Great Lakes lakefront property development head to governor again
A largely GOP-backed bill that would enable private waterfront development on public lands that were once submerged in Wisconsin’s Great Lakes waters has passed both state houses and now heads to the governor's desk. New rules for Great Lakes lakefront property development head to governor again is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Wisconsin ethics panel recommends felony charges against Trump fundraising committee, Rep. Janel Brandtjen
The Wisconsin Ethics Commission has recommended that state prosecutors file felony charges against a fundraising committee for former President Donald Trump and a Republican state lawmaker related to an effort to unseat Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Wisconsin ethics panel recommends felony charges against Trump fundraising committee, Rep. Janel Brandtjen is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Wisconsin lawmakers OK bill to tackle PFAS pollution, but Gov. Tony Evers isn’t on board
The Wisconsin Assembly on Thursday passed a bill that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with pollution from so-called forever chemicals. But Gov. Tony Evers isn't on board. Wisconsin lawmakers OK bill to tackle PFAS pollution, but Gov. Tony Evers isn’t on board is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Do nongovernmental organizations use federal tax money to fly migrants around the US?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. The federal government coordinates with and provides funding to nongovernmental organizations that provide services such as food, shelter and transportation to noncitizens at the Mexican border.
Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to find 1849 abortion law unconstitutional
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn a 174-year-old state law that conservatives have interpreted as an abortion ban. Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to find 1849 abortion law unconstitutional is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Wisconsin bills to legalize medical marijuana, fight PFAS pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy
Measures that would legalize medical marijuana, spend $125 million to combat pollution from “forever chemicals” and allow election officials to speed up the counting of absentee ballots all appear to be doomed as the Wisconsin Legislature approaches the end of its session for the year. Wisconsin bills to legalize medical marijuana, fight PFAS pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
How your tips have led to some of Wisconsin Watch’s biggest investigations
We’re excited to improve the process by which we field tips from the public. We’ve created a Google form that will allow us to better track tips we receive. How your tips have led to some of Wisconsin Watch’s biggest investigations is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Did syphilis in the US increase 80% in four years and cause 231 stillbirths in 2022?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Syphilis cases in the U.S. increased 80% from 2018 to 2022 and caused 231 stillbirths in 2022, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Jan. 30, 2024.
Milwaukee County’s 9.7% adult diabetes rate leads Wisconsin. Here’s how to lower your risk.
Milwaukee County has the highest rates of diabetes in the state, according to Health Compass Milwaukee, which provides health-related data about Milwaukee County residents and communities. Milwaukee County’s 9.7% adult diabetes rate leads Wisconsin. Here’s how to lower your risk. is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
Election analysts forecast tight race as Eric Hovde readies bid to challenge Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. The 2024 election season is being catapulted into focus this week with Gov. Tony Evers signing new legislative maps and wealthy Republican businessman Eric Hovde launching a long-anticipated bid for the U.S. Senate against two-term incumbent Tammy Baldwin.
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