Nearly 300 16- and 17-year-olds were married in Wisconsin over the past decade.
Jeff Bauer
Jeff Bauer joined Wisconsin Watch as a digital editor and producer in August 2023. He previously was a digital editor for Madison.com and Lee Enterprises and was a copy editor at the Cap Times in Madison, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Opinion: A changing world demands a new vision for graduates
The Department of Public Instruction’s “Portrait of a Graduate” initiative aims to redefine student success in response to changes in technology and the workforce, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly writes.
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Lawsuit seeks to require Wisconsin clerks to let voters fix problems with their absentee ballots
State law currently says the practice is optional, which the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin argues leads to voters in different municipalities getting treated differently.
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Judge dismisses federal government’s lawsuit over Wisconsin voter records
The Department of Justice has sued 30 states for access to their voter data, and eight of those lawsuits have now been dismissed.
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Opinion: After decades in prison, who deserves a chance at clemency?
Wisconsin leaders are debating who in prison should qualify for clemency. A one-size-fits-all approach risks ignoring rehabilitation and growth with age.
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The FBI is contacting Milwaukee and other Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.
The probe comes as the Trump administration looks into how the 2020 election was conducted in several other states.
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Wisconsin will likely see limited, local effects from Voting Rights Act ruling — at least for now
The decision could prompt challenges to school district and Milwaukee city council boundaries.
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Don’t leave a mess: What Wisconsin families should know about wills, trusts and end-of-life planning
A will alone isn’t enough. From trusts to transfer-on-death deeds, here’s how families can avoid probate, protect assets and ensure their wishes are carried out.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court race pivotal for future election policy
The winning candidate could preside over cases ranging from noncitizen voting to 2028 presidential election disputes.