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United States — Wisconsin

Tracked across 72 events · 2333 articles · First seen Jan 09, 2025 · Last active Aug 23, 2026

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Impact: Battleground state; the primary outcome will shape the general election and state governance.
Jul 09, 2026 · 33 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United States — Wisconsin secured a $10 million settlement from Johnson Controls — Tyco Fire Products to address widespread PFAS contamination, which will be used for cleanup efforts and to provide clean drinking water to affected residents. This marks a significant step in the state's fight against 'forever chemicals'.
Jun 04, 2026 · 10 articles
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Impact: The state is the central jurisdiction where Act 10 was enacted and challenged; the ruling affects public sector labor relations and state budget dynamics.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The state is the venue for the election dispute; the ruling affects its primary process.
Jul 21, 2026 · 24 articles
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Impact: Swing state where the volatile primary could affect general election dynamics.
Jul 30, 2026 · 7 articles
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Crowley Maritime won the Democratic primary for United States — Wisconsin governor on August 11, 2026, defeating Francesca Hong by less than half a percentage point. Crowley, the United States — Milwaukee County, Wisconsin executive,…
Impact: The state is a key swing state, and the governor's race is highly competitive. The outcome could affect state policies and national politics.
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 articles
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Accidents
The United States — Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed two new measles cases in Iowa County and Lafayette County, bringing the state's 2026 total to four. The cases are unrelated to earlier ones in…
Impact: State experiencing measles outbreak; public health response and vaccination campaigns.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — Wisconsin is the swing state where the fake elector scheme originated and where the current felony forgery charges are being prosecuted. The legal proceedings are taking place in United States — Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Jun 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: United States — Wisconsin saw United States — Democratic Party (United States) victories in the Supreme Court and Waukesha mayor's office, indicating a shift in political landscape within the state.
Apr 09, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: United States — Wisconsin is the state where the 7th Congressional District primary election is taking place, and where many of the key political figures and donors involved in this event are based.
Jul 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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In the 2026 midterm primary season, Democratic voters turned out in record numbers across several states, signaling strong enthusiasm ahead of the November general elections. United States — Wisconsin Democrats cast nearly 800,000 ballots, the…
Impact: Record Democratic primary turnout; governor's race between Crowley and Hong.
Aug 12, 2026 · 20 articles
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Domestic
In the August 2026 primary elections, progressive candidates achieved significant victories in United States — Minnesota and United States — Wisconsin. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeated centrist Representative Angie Craig in the United States —…
Impact: The gubernatorial primary was a key battleground between progressive and moderate Democrats.
Aug 09, 2026 · 80 articles
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Accidents
A multistate outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella infections has been linked to alfalfa sprouts distributed by United States — Minnesota-based Everything Sprouts. As of August 21, 55 people across 15 states have been infected,…
Impact: United States — Wisconsin has 17 cases and is a primary distribution state for the recalled sprouts, experiencing notable health impact.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The state of United States — Wisconsin is affected by the leadership dispute within its university system, with potential implications for state funding and the stability of its higher education institutions.
Apr 02, 2026 · 23 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — Wisconsin is a key swing state where Hong's past statements could affect the gubernatorial race.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: United States — Wisconsin is one of the 15 states suing to block the grant cuts.
Jul 10, 2026 · 15 articles
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Impact: United States — Wisconsin is one of the plaintiff states joining the lawsuit.
Aug 03, 2026 · 20 articles
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Impact: United States — Wisconsin was one of the states that quickly moved to distribute full SNAP payments to its residents after the court order, demonstrating proactive state-level action.
Nov 07, 2025 · 12 articles
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Impact: The state of United States — Wisconsin is affected by the leadership change at the United States — University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, particularly concerning the state Legislature's oversight and budget for the system.
Apr 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — Wisconsin is a state where cases related to the fake elector scheme remain active.
Jun 18, 2026 · 13 articles
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The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The order, signed in March, directs federal agencies to…
Impact: Reported hundreds of late ballots in April election.
Jul 25, 2026 · 143 articles
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Accidents
Impact: United States — Wisconsin is the U.S. state off whose coastline the F. J. King (schooner) sank and where the wreckage was discovered near Bailey's Harbor.
Sep 15, 2025 · 11 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United States — Wisconsin is one of the twenty US states that joined the lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's H-1B visa fee.
Dec 13, 2025 · 9 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — Wisconsin is one of the states joining United States — California in the lawsuit against Donald Trump's H-1B visa fee.
Dec 12, 2025 · 14 articles
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Impact: United States — Wisconsin is one of the states that challenged Donald Trump's executive order on mail-in voting.
Apr 20, 2026 · 268 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: State where the project is located; regulatory agencies and energy demand affected.
Jul 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Impact: The acquisition involves two United States — Wisconsin-based community banks and expands Bank CMG's presence across the state. It is expected to benefit local communities through continued investment and lending.
Jul 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
The U.S. United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) invoked emergency authority on August 11, 2026, ordering prediction market Kalshi to continue operating despite a lawsuit filed by New Mexico — New…
Impact: United States — Wisconsin is one of the states sued by the CFTC. Its regulatory stance is part of the broader conflict.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
In 2026, a wave of state-level regulatory actions across the United States targeted the rapid expansion of data centers, driven by growing public opposition over energy consumption, water use, noise, and community impacts. United States…
Impact: United States — Wisconsin's gubernatorial race features data centers as a key issue.
Jun 30, 2026 · 151 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — Wisconsin is one of the states joining the lawsuit against Donald Trump's new global tariffs.
Mar 05, 2026 · 16 articles
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