WI: Civil Rights
WI elections administrator: Feds need to help bolster voting infrastrucure
Americans are preparing to vote this year in what's described as a "high-stakes" presidential election. But those who oversee the voting process…
As election season ramps up, WI moves into overhaul mode
In 2024 and beyond, Wisconsin could see big changes related to voting. New political boundaries are expected based on a state Supreme Court ruling…
Caution urged as WI sees more election policy proposals
Election oversight remains a controversial topic in Wisconsin. Ahead of the 2024 presidential vote, civic engagement leaders hope state lawmakers …
New Poll: Most Voters Oppose Impeaching WI Supreme Court Justice
Following last spring's election, where Wisconsin voted in a liberal justice to the state Supreme Court, Republican leaders are further exploring a …
WI Attorney: Bill Underscores Legal Needs of Same-Sex Marriages
Congress has signed off on a bill that preserves federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. A legal expert in Wisconsin says it …
WI Voters Urged to Know Their Rights for Election Day
Heightened political tensions have hovered over this election season. For Wisconsinites headed to the polls tomorrow, voters' rights groups say …
Advocates Call on WI Supreme Court to 'Unlock the Drop Boxes'
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will soon hand down a decision on whether absentee ballot drop boxes are permitted under state law. Ahead of that …
Poll: Strong Majority of WI Voters Confident in Spring Election Accuracy
The debate over election integrity has been at the center of the battle for the ballot in Wisconsin since 2020. But new polling of Wisconsin voters …
Bill Would Give WI Legislature Oversight of Election Funds
Wisconsin's Republican lawmakers are backing a series of bills to set new election administration policies, one of which would give a Republican-…
UW Expert: Rittenhouse Verdict Could Add to Pain From Bias
MADISON, Wis. - The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict continues to evoke a range of emotions from the public. A University of Wisconsin expert says the …
Politics Aside, WI Residents Can Submit Redistricting Input
MADISON, Wis. - Going into the current redistricting cycle, Wisconsin was viewed as a state where political tension would underscore new legislative …
Lawsuit Over Federal Aid Underscores Barriers for BIPOC Farmers
EAST TROY, Wis. -- Wisconsin is at the center of a lawsuit targeting federal debt relief for farmers of color. The suit was filed this spring by a …