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Posted inForward, Government, Justice & Safety

Three years and more than 10,000 lawyer calls after being charged, this Wisconsin mother still doesn’t have a defense attorney

Avatar photo by Margaret Shreiner / Wisconsin Watch September 8th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin has a shortage of public defenders, and felony cases are taking longer to resolve.

Workers at a school
Posted inEducation, Health & Welfare

Advocates want more transparency in Milwaukee Public Schools lead action plan

Avatar photo by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 6th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inForward, Government

A guide to understanding the debate over keeping voter rolls ‘clean’

Avatar photo by Jen Fifield / Votebeat and Carter Walker / Votebeat September 5th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inEnvironment

From ski trails in Wisconsin to hiking paths in Phoenix, extreme heat is reshaping recreation — and our attitudes

by Terry L. Jones / Floodlight September 5th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Man places hand over head on canopy.
Posted inForward, Government, Health & Welfare

As Wisconsin companies saved $1 billion in rate cuts, severely injured workers haven’t had a raise in 9 years

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch September 4th, 2025September 5th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inPathways to success

The future of work in Wisconsin, in six charts

Avatar photo by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inPathways to success

Job hunting in northeast Wisconsin? Check out these charts

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch and Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inHealth & Welfare

Veterans say Klein Hall gave them a new life. Now it’s set to close.

Avatar photo by Janelle Mella / Wisconsin Watch September 2nd, 2025September 2nd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inCommunity, Education

Free driver’s ed is available for eligible Wisconsin youths. Here’s how it works.

Avatar photo by PrincessSafiya Byers September 1st, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inGovernment, News & Announcements

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley won’t run for re-election in 2026

Scott Bauer by Scott Bauer / Associated Press August 29th, 2025August 29th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Classroom with desks and dummies in beds
Posted inCommunity, Education

Dual enrollment helps Milwaukee Public Schools students prepare for college success. Why are participation rates low?

Avatar photo by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service August 29th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Judge Mark McGinnis behind courtroom bench
Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety

Wisconsin judge will resign, won’t face criminal charges for jailing cement contractor

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 28th, 2025August 29th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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