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What is a year of life behind bars worth for someone who didn’t commit a crime?

One standard in Wisconsin suggests it’s no more than $5,000. 

As Wisconsin’s next state budget debate begins, state finances appear stronger than at most points in the 21st century, buoyed by low unemployment and a balance in its main fund of more than $4 billion.

Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. In Wisconsin, courts prioritize the best interests of the child, aiming to create stability and maintain strong relationships with both parents whenever possible. Custody, placement, and child support decisions depend on various factors.

New results from the Marquette University Law School poll show Wisconsin voters don’t know much about the candidates in the pivotal race for the state Supreme Court, but they do have firm opinions on issues the court may decide.

Gov. Tony Evers, who has focused on renewable energy for much of his time in office, is making a push in his latest state budget to look at expanding nuclear power.

That includes calling for $1 million to study siting a new plant and expanding an existing research credit to cover nuclear power.

Voices across the political spectrum are voicing concerns about President Donald Trump's news tariffs, expressing fears of higher prices, difficult markets and chaotic supply chains.

Wisconsin Watch has fact-checked 10 claims about the backgrounds and positions of the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates, liberal Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford and conservative Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel.

The election is April 1.

Sunshine Week recently announced the launch of Secrecy Tracker, a free public service developed by the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, in collaboration with BillTrack50.

State and local governments in Wisconsin have begun to spend funds they have received from the state’s opioid settlements, which have totaled $208 million so far and will total roughly $780 million by 2038.