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Wisconsin’s three precedent-setting malpractice cases explained
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. In March 1996, 5-year-old Shay Maurin died of acute diabetic ketoacidosis. When Shay began feeling sick, her mother took her to a West Bend doctor who diagnosed her...
High child care costs, low accessibility leads to smaller Wisconsin families
The idyllic American family conjures up images of a home in 1950s suburbia, a white picket fence, a golden retriever, and 2.5 kids. The United States’ total fertility rate indicates that, for the U.S. to sustain its current population, women need to have an average of 2.1 children. If...
Milwaukee County to cap bus fares under new system. Here’s what to know.
The Milwaukee County Transit System is launching WisGo, a new fare collection system that Waukesha County Transit will also accept. Milwaukee County to cap bus fares under new system. Here’s what to know. 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 Supreme Court’s ‘fractured opinions’ leave state without clear guidance
Democrats hope if Janet Protasiewicz defeats Dan Kelly, past conservative decisions lacking a clear rationale will be easier for a liberal court to overturn Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ‘fractured opinions’ leave state without clear guidance 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.
Conservatives, liberals weigh in on Wisconsin Supreme Court ‘activism’
The candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court have accused each other of putting politics above the law. Supporters point to cases that explain what that means. Conservatives, liberals weigh in on Wisconsin Supreme Court ‘activism’ 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.
In Wisconsin Supreme Court race, ad spending for Kelly ekes past Protasiewicz after she led in ads 23-to-1
Outside spending to boost former Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly now outpaces pro-Janet Protasiewicz spending as the April 4 election looms In Wisconsin Supreme Court race, ad spending for Kelly ekes past Protasiewicz after she led in ads 23-to-1 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 cash bail laws are at stake on Wisconsin’s April ballot
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. This story is published in partnership with The Associated Press. With the future of abortion rights and redistricting hanging in the balance, all eyes are on the April...
Did Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly appear at an event headlined by a pastor who has said killing abortion providers is ‘justifiable homicide’?
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Sign up for our newsletter for more stories straight to your inbox. Yes. On March 21, Dan Kelly appeared virtually at an event for the Wisconsin chapter of the...
Was Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly ever elected as a judge?
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Sign up for our newsletter for more stories straight to your inbox. No. While Dan Kelly served on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for four years, he was not elected...
Are Wisconsin teachers eligible for overtime?
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Sign up for our newsletter for more stories straight to your inbox. No. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, teachers are considered exempt employees, meaning they are not...
Heavy, wet snow brings spring flooding risk to northern Wisconsin and Minnesota
Flooding outlook along the upper Mississippi River is “much above normal,” National Weather Service says. Heavy, wet snow brings spring flooding risk to northern Wisconsin and Minnesota 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.
Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. This story is published in partnership with The Associated Press. Even for the Thunder Bay area, a perilous swath of northern Lake Huron off the Michigan coast that...
Wisconsin voters with disabilities say absentee ballot law not followed
Voters with disabilities say election leaders are telling them they can't have another person return their absentee ballot for them — contrary to federal law. Wisconsin voters with disabilities say absentee ballot law not followed 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.
Dane County election review finds dozens of ineligible voters who cast ballots
Small number of cases shows why election officials say Wisconsin’s disorganized system for tracking those adjudicated ‘incompetent’ to vote needs a legislative fix. Dane County election review finds dozens of ineligible voters who cast ballots 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 Supreme Court candidate OK with Jan. 6 participant
Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. This story is published in partnership with The Associated Press. The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court said Thursday that he had no problem with someone who was...
Wisconsin Weekly: Some Wisconsinites with criminal records must wait to vote
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After people on Medicaid die, states including Wisconsin aggressively seek repayment
Fran Ruhl’s family received a startling letter from the Iowa Department of Human Services four weeks after she died in January 2022. “Dear FAMILY OF FRANCES RUHL,” the letter began. “We have been informed of the death of the above person, and we wish to express our sincere condolences.”
Did a Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate advise on a plan to have fake electors vote for Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election?
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Sign up for our newsletter for more stories straight to your inbox. Yes. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Daniel Kelly advised Republican Party officials on a plan to have a...
Does Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law allow abortion only for women who are in danger of dying?
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Sign up for our newsletter for more stories straight to your inbox. Yes. The Wisconsin law prohibiting nearly all abortions states:. “Any person, other than the mother, who intentionally...
Are Wisconsin political candidates able to buy TV ads at a cheaper rate than super PACs?
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Sign up for our newsletter for more stories straight to your inbox. Yes. While political candidates must be legally offered lower TV ad rates, third parties like political action...
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