Wisconsin Watch

About half of Milwaukee Public Schools buildings lack full or partial air conditioning, risking learning loss. The district has no plan for major upgrades.

Physician shortages and broadband gaps hinder access to care. Some gains could be lost if certain pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expire.

‘Gain-of-function research’ has drawn scrutiny from those who spurned pandemic precautions, but biosafety experts say more transparency and caution are warranted.

Critics have railed against many Wisconsin Elections Commission decisions, but they were made by bipartisan commissioners, not the administrator

Justices clashed publicly over rules changes and firing top administrator, but new records highlight key conflict over how quickly court business should move.

If finalized, the rule would require more thorough abatement and cleaning at lead-tainted homes and child care facilities.

The Milwaukee Health Department faces lead enforcement challenges as ranks of out-of-state landlords grow.

‘We have to do something,’ a Milwaukee Health Department official says as the city rolls out a new approach to removing lead from older rentals.

The parental rights organization has built membership from groups that formed during the pandemic and is looking to shape policy and elections

Republicans don’t control two-thirds of the Assembly, but they only need two-thirds of those present on a session day to override the governor’s veto