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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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Wisconsin DOJ highlights election protections
Elections and votingThe department reminded Wisconsinites that state and federal laws provide separate layers of protection for elections.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskOct 3, 2026
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On Sept. 25, 1961, Nelson signs Wisconsin seatbelt bill
Elections and votingGov. Gaylord Nelson signed a bill requiring all 1962 cars produced in Wisconsin to come equipped with seatbelts.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 27, 2026
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Baldwin bill would restrict federal agents near polls
Foreign policyThe Wisconsin senator’s bill would keep ICE, CBP and National Guard personnel away from polling places and routes used by voters.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 27, 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
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What to know about Wisconsin’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingWisconsin voters will decide statewide offices and all eight U.S. House seats on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 27, 2026
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Past data center votes draw scrutiny in Wisconsin
Elections and votingWisconsin legislative candidates are facing questions about earlier data center votes, though no specific race is directly tied to the issue.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 25, 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 House members vote on high-profile issues
Elections and votingThe U.S. House used its final pre-midterm window to act on major legislation and record members’ votes on high-profile issues.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 20, 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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Van Orden Backs Data Center Rate Protection
Elections and votingDerrick Van Orden voted for an effort intended to protect Wisconsin families from electricity rate increases tied to data centers.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 18, 2026
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Crowley calls for repeal of Wisconsin fuel markup law
Energy and environmentDavid Crowley says repealing the state’s minimum markup law would lower fuel prices and blames federal policies backed by Tom Tiffany for rising costs.
The Ballot Wisconsin 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