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Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that

4 June 2026 at 18:13

During the most recent legislative session, Senate and Assembly child marriage bills sat in committees led by state Sen. Chris Kapenga and state Rep. Patrick Snyder. The bills died without a committee hearing, just like in past sessions.

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Report: Loss of childcare funding could shut down 25 percent of Wisconsin providers

2 June 2026 at 10:03

The state launched the Child Care Bridge Payments program in 2025 to provide roughly $110 million to providers through June 2026 to help with the wind-down of Child Care Counts.Β 

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Wisconsin’s rural communities are finding creative solutions to the housing crisis

27 May 2026 at 15:58

While housing is a critical issue all around the state, rural areas face unique challenges. But the communities of Ellsworth and Hillsboro are having success.

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Watertown school board pulls song tied to LGBTQ+ history from spring concert

13 May 2026 at 14:21

Watertown High School band students won’t be allowed to perform an instrumental piece of music tied to LGBTQ+ history at their spring concert.

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DPI’s ruling on Menomonee Falls Schools’ book ban does little, but 2024 complaint ignited change

7 May 2026 at 19:47

In 2024, parents in Menomonee Falls filed a complaint with the state alleging the school district’s removal of a children’s book depicting same-sex families was discriminatory.Β 

Now two years later, the Department of Public Instruction says it has β€œlimited authority” to assess whether the School District of Menomonee Falls violated its local policies or the law.

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β€˜The Middle’ highlights Wisconsin veterans’ experiences, need for mental health support

7 May 2026 at 16:44

The nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Jeremy Hobson will be in Kenosha for a live taping on May 12. Two Wisconsin veterans will share their stories of PTSD and how to support veterans as they return to civilian life.

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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin: HUD will transfer Newcap housing grants to other nonprofits

24 April 2026 at 19:08

Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced Friday that the federal government will transfer housing grants from a now-defunct northeast Wisconsin nonprofit to other organizations.

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Shuttered northeast Wisconsin anti-poverty nonprofit files for bankruptcy

23 April 2026 at 10:01

A shuttered northeast Wisconsin anti-poverty nonprofit filed for bankruptcy this month, as Gov. Tony Evers urges the federal government to transfer its housing grants to other agencies.

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