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The FBI is contacting Milwaukee and other Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

By Alexander Shur / VotebeatMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

The probe comes as the Trump administration looks into how the 2020 election was conducted in several other states.

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Community

Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion budget deal collapses, exposing rifts within both parties

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 17, 2026May 15, 2026

The compromise from state government’s three lame-duck leaders didn’t pass muster with Senate Democrats and many of the candidates running for governor

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Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee NNS win 12 Milwaukee Press Club awards

by Matthew DeFour / Wisconsin Watch May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Reporters were recognized for their coverage of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, power plants, police misconduct and a high school barbershop.

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Community

Wisconsin Republicans look to Donald Trump’s die-hard fans to brighten their prospects in November

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

As the state GOP gathers this weekend in the Wisconsin Dells, polls suggest Trump’s strongest support is weakening amid the Iran war and high gas prices.

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Community, Health and Wellness, Resources

How to maintain balance as you age — and prevent dangerous falls

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Falls lead to serious injuries and deaths across Wisconsin each year. Here’s how to limit your risk.

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Community

Here’s how much the wealth of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation has changed since going to Washington

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Most lawmakers representing Wisconsin have seen a marked increase in median net worth since coming to Capitol Hill.

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Community

Wisconsin will likely see limited, local effects from Voting Rights Act ruling — at least for now

Alexander Shur / VotebeatMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

The decision could prompt challenges to school district and Milwaukee city council boundaries.

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Criminal justice

Tony Evers revived commutations, but what will Wisconsin’s next governor do?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 3, 2026May 2, 2026

Mandela Barnes was the only Democrat who, when initially asked, split from the governor’s executive order allowing commutations for murder convictions.