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A fund to fight government secrecy

In 2022, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council created a designated fund to help cover legal costs associated with fighting to pry records into the public domain. Called simply the WFOIC Legal Fund, it has never had more than $4,000 in its coffers. But the council has put what money that is there to good use.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Union petitions spike in Wisconsin

The number of annual union petitions in the state has more than doubled in recent years, suggesting interest in unionization is on the rise even as the share of Wisconsin workers in unions has fallen substantially.

Ho-Chunk come home, with big investment

The Ho-Chunk people are investing more than $400 million in a Beloit entertainment complex just north of the state line that will include a large casino, a premier conference center and the tallest building in Rock County — an 18-story hotel.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Activists focus on early voting

Absentee and early in-person voting will be an important piece of the 2024 election puzzle. Activists on both sides are working furiously to get their voters to complete ballots before Nov. 5, Election Day.

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Must Visit Pumpkin Patches in Wisconsin

It’s fall in Wisconsin, and what better way to celebrate the season than visiting a pumpkin patch? We’re taking you through each region of Wisconsin and letting you in on 5 of the best pumpkin patches across the state.

Dry weather speeds fall harvest

As we march through the end of October, the harvest season is earlier and going full throttle in farm country, thanks mainly to a long stretch of dry weather.

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