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Debate between candidates for Wisconsin governor scheduled for Oct. 21

Sept. 3, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner A televised debate between gubernatorial candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany has been set for Wednesday, Oct 21. The one-hour debate will be held on the Marquette...

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UW-Madison police disciplined an officer over student interactions. The investigation raises more questions.

by Ella Hanley for Wisconsin Watch A University of Wisconsin-Madison police officer received a letter of reprimand last summer after a student journalist alerted UWPD about allegations of the officer’s inappropriate...

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Wisconsin DNR says boating safety is top priority for Labor Day weekend

Sept. 2, 2026 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to make safety a top priority during Labor Day weekend, which marks the last big boating weekend of the year for...

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Some states started Medicaid work requirements early. What can Wisconsin learn?

Sept. 2, 2026 By Astrid Code, Wisconsin Watch Starting in January, some Wisconsinites must prove they meet federal work requirements to enroll in Medicaid. Around 63,000 people are at risk of losing coverage, state...

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Milwaukee further restricts Flock as controversy continues to grow across the state

Sept. 2, 2026 By Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Milwaukee is tightening the leash around Flock automatic license plate reader cameras, with elected leaders calling for more oversight and restrictions...

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New research shows 20,000 Wis. residents have lost health coverage since 2025

Sept. 2, 2026 By Judith Ruiz-Branch, Public News Service Healthcare affordability remains a growing concern for Wisconsinites and new data are giving a more exact picture of how federal cuts have reshaped the insurance...

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Debate between candidates for Wisconsin governor scheduled for Oct. 21

UW-Madison police disciplined an officer over student interactions. The investigation raises more questions.

Wisconsin DNR says boating safety is top priority for Labor Day weekend

Some states started Medicaid work requirements early. What can Wisconsin learn?

Milwaukee further restricts Flock as controversy continues to grow across the state

New research shows 20,000 Wis. residents have lost health coverage since 2025

Joint Finance Committee votes to release PFAS settlement funding

Wisconsin’s record high prison population is not just a capacity problem, advocates say

Elections commission considers how to handle Milwaukee, Green Bay election errors

After Meta settlement, Wisconsin lawmakers say there’s still a lot to be done to protect kids online

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Debate between candidates for Wisconsin governor scheduled for Oct. 21

UW-Madison police disciplined an officer over student interactions. The investigation raises more questions.

Wisconsin DNR says boating safety is top priority for Labor Day weekend

Some states started Medicaid work requirements early. What can Wisconsin learn?

Milwaukee further restricts Flock as controversy continues to grow across the state

New research shows 20,000 Wis. residents have lost health coverage since 2025

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