A conservative group led by one of the investigators involved in the Michael Gableman 2020 election probe brought the case.
Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch
Brittany Carloni joined Wisconsin Watch as the state government and politics reporter in September 2025. She returned home to Wisconsin after more than eight years away from the Badger State. During that time, she reported on local government at the Naples Daily News in southwest Florida and covered local, state and federal government and politics at the Indianapolis Star. Brittany is originally from the Milwaukee area and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Marquette University.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Commutations are back. Here’s what incarcerated people and their loved ones should know.
For the first time in decades, Wisconsin prisoners will be able to apply to have their sentences commuted, Gov. Tony Evers announced. Wisconsin Watch talked to three experts about how prisoners and their families can learn more and prepare.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Wisconsin takes millions from foster kids and their parents — even as both parties say it should stop
State Republicans and Democrats want authorities to stop collecting child support and Social Security payments intended for foster kids. Why haven’t they changed the law?
Posted inCommunity
Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding liberal majority
Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar in the race to replace outgoing Justice Rebecca Bradley.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights sharp contrast between candidates on abortion, judicial philosophies
In their only debate before Tuesday’s election, judges Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor sought to paint the other as extreme.
Posted inCommunity, Government
Two judges, two paths: Here’s what sets the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates apart
The differences between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor come through in their backgrounds and during interviews on the campaign trail.
Posted inCommunity
Latest Wisconsin Supreme Court case flips the script on which judges strictly interpret the law
At issue is a 2018 lame-duck law that wrested control of settlement funds from the attorney general.
Posted inCommunity, Education
A 400-year veto, $1 billion in referendums and now a lawsuit: School districts demand more funding
In April, 72 districts are asking voters to approve more local K-12 funding even as a record 60% say they want lower taxes.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Assembly is done legislating for the year. Here’s what lawmakers did and what’s unfinished.
The final marathon session included a reversal on postpartum Medicaid coverage and a plan to use $125 million to address PFAS pollution.
Posted inCommunity
As the Tony Evers chapter of Wisconsin history draws to a close, a new chapter is just beginning
Wisconsin Watch reporter Brittany Carloni reflects on her first six months in the Capitol as Gov. Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State.