Wisconsin Watch

The Joint Finance Committee has long allowed members to anonymously block projects, but some want to rein in its dubious practice of not holding hearings

Prosecutors charged just 192 people with election-related crimes since 2012, but more than half of the cases were related to felony probation status

Citizen oversight board was not involved in reviewing police investigation; mayor says he was unaware independent review ordered by city had been halted

The state Department of Safety and Professional Services amassed a $47 million surplus — and agency call center service plummeted — while the Legislature rebuffed Gov. Tony Evers’ asks for more help

Seven months after a transgender bullying investigation spurred bomb threats, moderates regain control of the school board in Kiel, Wisconsin.

An energy intensive Bitcoin mining operation in Park Falls can’t replace a once vibrant paper mill, but it has created new conflicts and a cautionary tale

Wisconsin should regionalize mental health crisis services, experts say. A legislative stalemate has stalled funding.

Public transit systems and nonprofits face challenges in making transportation accessible to aging Wisconsinites and people with disabilities.

Gerrymandering continues to present a problem for Democrats and democracy in Wisconsin, but Republicans are unlikely to address the issue anytime soon.

Officials investigate about 400 pregnant people a year for alleged ‘unborn child abuse’ under Act 292. Critics say that can do more harm than good.