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Milwaukee County votes to remove Flock cameras from parks
Elections and votingMilwaukee County approved removing Flock cameras from parks, moving the issue from a policy vote to implementation.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Data center votes draw scrutiny in Wisconsin campaigns
Economy and jobsIncumbents from both parties are facing questions about earlier legislation on data center tax incentives and regulations.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 27, 2026
Candidate profile · WI
Candidate profile: Jonathan Philip Peetz in Wisconsin’s 6th
Elections and votingPeetz is a Republican in the contested 2026 race for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 26, 2026
Candidate profile · WI
Candidate profile: Emily Berge in Wisconsin’s 3rd District
Elections and votingEmily Berge is one of nine candidates in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District race, which concludes with the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Johnson presents proposed 2027 Milwaukee budget
Economy and jobsMilwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has presented his proposed city budget for 2027.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 22, 2026
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Crowley proposes prediction market ban for elected officials
Elections and votingCrowley’s Wisconsin proposal would prohibit elected officials from participating in prediction markets.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Wisconsin sisters receive therapy for rare hearing loss
Elections and votingTwo Wisconsin sisters with a rare form of hearing loss have received a newly approved therapy.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Wisconsin midterms could reset path for election laws
Elections and votingUnified control of state government could break years of stalemate, but constitutional limits would restrict some election-policy changes.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 18, 2026
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West Allis Flock System Aided Police in Milwaukee Arrest
Public safetyWest Allis police used Flock technology to help catch a Milwaukee man accused of stabbing his grandfather and to pursue shooting suspects.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Federal focus on Wisconsin elections continues after ruling
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court rejected voting changes, while federal officials remain focused on Wisconsin election administration.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Dispatch audio involving Rep. Tom Tiffany released
Elections and votingA dispatch recording involving Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany has been released, with no direct connection to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 14, 2026
Candidate profile · WI
Candidate profile: Bryan George Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Bryan George Steil is among 12 candidates listed in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District race.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 6, 2026
Candidate profile · WI
Candidate profile: Adam Follmer in Wisconsin’s 1st District
Elections and votingAdam Follmer is a Democrat running in Wisconsin’s contested 1st Congressional District race in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 1, 2026