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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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Three amendments will go before Wisconsin voters this fall
Elections and votingThe measures address government equity policies, the governor’s partial veto authority and closures of places of worship during health emergencies.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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Family sues Milwaukee over fatal police chase
Public safetyThe civil case brings a fatal police chase involving Milwaukee before a court and raises a public-safety question about legal responsibility.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 29, 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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Wisconsin secretary of state primary results for 2026
HousingNBC News projected Jay Schroeder and JoCasta Zamarripa as the Republican and Democratic primary winners.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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Enbridge puts Line 5 leak cost at least $15.1 million
Energy and environmentEmergency response and property damage account for most of Enbridge’s estimated costs from the August leak in Iron County.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 26, 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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Toney, Kaul projected to advance in Wisconsin AG race
HousingEric Toney and Josh Kaul were projected as their parties’ Wisconsin attorney general nominees in uncontested primaries.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 24, 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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How Wisconsin’s fall vote could affect election rules
Elections and votingFall election results could influence who makes later decisions about how Wisconsin elections are run.
The Ballot Wisconsin 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 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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Tiffany, Crowley outline Wisconsin government oversight plans
Economy and jobsThe two Wisconsin governor candidates are emphasizing audits, transparency and accountability in state government.
The Ballot Wisconsin 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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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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Supreme Court keeps Wisconsin absentee voting rules in place
Elections and votingWisconsin clerks will use existing absentee-ballot procedures after the Supreme Court blocked new federal requirements for the midterms.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 17, 2026
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Tax group says Tom Tiffany signed tax increase pledge
Economy and jobsAmericans for Tax Reform says Tom Tiffany promised to oppose and veto state tax increases if elected Wisconsin governor.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 17, 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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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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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
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Tom Tiffany says he swam from sinking plane in Lake Wausau
Elections and votingThe Wisconsin Republican governor candidate said he and the pilot entered the water after a Bonanza made an emergency landing Saturday night.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 13, 2026