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Courts

Wisconsin's prison population is heading toward a record high

The number of inmates across Wisconsin's state prison system is set to surpass a record level set in 2019 — overcrowding is particularly extreme in women's prisons, two of which hold more than twice as many people as they were designed for.

Recent News

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Health

Dane County ends safer smoking program that conflicted with Wisconsin law

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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Charles Franklin, Scott Hodek, Bryna Godar

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Budgets

Charles Franklin on polling Wisconsin's budget surplus deal

Scott Hodek on Wisconsin’s job market, layoffs and AI’s role

Economy

Scott Hodek on Wisconsin's job market, layoffs and AI's role

A still image shows Bryna Godar seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Bryna Godar' and 'State Democracy Research Initiative.'

Courts

Bryna Godar on a lawsuit over immigration holds in Wisconsin

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Indigenous

Lac Du Flambeau tribe fights state lawsuit on fishing access

Wisconsin soybean farmers decry fuel, fertilizer cost spikes

Agriculture

Wisconsin soybean farmers decry fuel, fertilizer cost spikes

Polling the (failed) surplus deal, Tiffany’s stance on Trump

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Polling the (failed) surplus deal, Tiffany's stance on Trump

Wisconsin’s 2026 governor race and local government funding

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 governor race and local government funding

Kirstin Bowns on pursuing student success at Mansfield Hall

Education

Kirstin Bowns on pursuing student success at Mansfield Hall

A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

Education

A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

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Policy

DoorDash spent nearly $2 million lobbying for a bill in Wisconsin to ban employee benefits for drivers

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Health

Dane County ends safer smoking program that conflicted with Wisconsin law

Frederica Freyberg and Charles Franklin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Charles Franklin, Scott Hodek, Bryna Godar

A still image shows Charles Franklin seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Charles Franklin' and 'Marquette Law School Poll.''

Budgets

Charles Franklin on polling Wisconsin's budget surplus deal

Scott Hodek on Wisconsin’s job market, layoffs and AI’s role

Economy

Scott Hodek on Wisconsin's job market, layoffs and AI's role

A still image shows Bryna Godar seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Bryna Godar' and 'State Democracy Research Initiative.'

Courts

Bryna Godar on a lawsuit over immigration holds in Wisconsin

A still image shows a tall metal wall with the words Robert W. Kastenmeier United States Courthouse on it.

Indigenous

Lac Du Flambeau tribe fights state lawsuit on fishing access

Wisconsin soybean farmers decry fuel, fertilizer cost spikes

Agriculture

Wisconsin soybean farmers decry fuel, fertilizer cost spikes

Polling the (failed) surplus deal, Tiffany’s stance on Trump

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Polling the (failed) surplus deal, Tiffany's stance on Trump

Wisconsin’s 2026 governor race and local government funding

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 governor race and local government funding

Kirstin Bowns on pursuing student success at Mansfield Hall

Education

Kirstin Bowns on pursuing student success at Mansfield Hall

A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

Education

A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

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Policy

DoorDash spent nearly $2 million lobbying for a bill in Wisconsin to ban employee benefits for drivers

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Education

A better college life for neurodivergent students in Madison

South Central Region

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Politics

US Rep. Gwen Moore on redistricting, war in Iran and the IRS

A still image shows Jan Lee seated in front of a wall collaged with various family photos, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Bayfield,' 'Jan Lee' and 'Bayfield county board chair.'

Economy

Jan Lee on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's status

Northern Region

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Elections

Wisconsin Republicans outline party priorities for 2026

The fallout from Wisconsin’s failed budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

The fallout from Wisconsin's failed budget surplus deal

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Northeast Region

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Education

The legacy of PBS Wisconsin Emeritus Director Jon Miskowski

Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin’s budget surplus plan

Budgets

Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin's budget surplus plan

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Education

Layla Merrifield on funding for Wisconsin technical colleges

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Budgets

Wisconsin's bipartisan state budget surplus deal falls apart

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Health

Dr. Arick Sabin on rising Lyme disease cases in Wisconsin

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

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Education

In Milwaukee, a nonprofit races to keep Rohingya language from fading in exile

Courts

Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal scheme to import ammo

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Courts

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE agents

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Politics

Politics in the Park conversations in Oshkosh aim to build community

Economy

Wolf River communities deal with flooding — and insurance

Education

At UW-Oshkosh, nearly half the students are still in high school

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

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Health

Dane County ends safer smoking program that conflicted with Wisconsin law

Education

Kirstin Bowns on pursuing student success at Mansfield Hall

Education

A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

Education

A better college life for neurodivergent students in Madison

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

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Indigenous

Lac Du Flambeau tribe fights state lawsuit on fishing access

Economy

Jan Lee on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's status

Courts

Wisconsin sues Lac Du Flambeau tribe over non-member fishing restrictions on 19 lakes

Science

Isle Royale wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

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Politics

Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on due process in immigration enforcement

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on the pace of ICE raids around Baldwin

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

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Social Issues

How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

Economy

Another billion-dollar Wisconsin data center is eyed for Cassville in Grant County

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Economy

Amid rising house prices, Richland Center residents decry development on parkland

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

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