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Victory margins in Wisconsin Supreme Court elections in the last decade
Right-leaning candidates have not been very competitive in recent elections for the state’s highest court. That trend accelerated in 2026. Read more
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Victory margins in Wisconsin Supreme Court elections in the last decade
Right-leaning candidates have not been very competitive in recent elections for the state’s highest court. That trend accelerated in 2026.
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Voter turnout in Wisconsin Supreme Court elections in the past decade
About 1.5 million votes were cast in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 7.
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FINAL REPORT: Top donors to Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor
With support from wealthy folks from across the country, the political Left’s candidate state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor of Madison is outraising her opponent by more than 6-1.
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FINAL REPORT: Top donors to Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar
Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar lagged in fundraising since she announced her candidacy for the state’s high court, and is being outraised by her opponent by more than 6-1.
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Dominant majority appears in reach for the Left on Wisconsin Supreme Court
Republicans fear, and Democrats crave, a long-lasting grip on the state’s highest court by the political Left. Prominent voices across the political spectrum think it’s very possible.
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WATCH: The third ‘No Kings’ march in Madison, Wisconsin
Thousands marched from Brittingham Park to the Wisconsin State Capitol on Saturday to protest the Trump Administration.
Recent Law Enforcement News
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Milwaukee Press Club awards The Badger Project for 5th straight year
The club’s Excellence in Journalism contest nominated the news nonprofit in four story categories, including Best Investigation, Best Public Service and Best Personal Profile.
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The Badger Project wins second ‘Opee’ award for its public records work
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council gives Openness in Government Awards, or Opees, to recognize outstanding efforts to defend open government, as well as highlight threats to it.
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Ex-La Crosse cop accused of writing misleading report now at nearby PD
A long-time officer for the La Crosse Police Department resigned while under investigation for his report that differed from body camera footage of his interaction with a drunken motorist at…
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Racine Co Sheriff’s Office investigator probed amid claims of sexual abuse
An investigator for the Racine County Sheriff’s Office is the subject of a criminal inquiry after his wife petitioned for a restraining order and accused him of physically and sexually…
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Richland Co Sheriff’s Office stakeouts uncovered deputy’s on-duty liaisons
A deputy and city alderman in western Wisconsin resigned after having repeated sexual meetings while on duty. The Viola Police Department still employs him.
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Waushara Co Sheriff reaches deal to repay half of $22k in K9 funds he took
An investigation by The Badger Project found Sheriff Walter Zuehlke got over $20k for his K9 after quitting the trainings. The county asked him to repay that plus interest, but…