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Karen Stokes
Civic Media
Karen Stokes is a Milwaukee-based freelance journalist with more than 16 years of experience reporting on local and national politics, as well as community interest stories that highlight culture, social issues, and civic engagement for local, regional, and national publications.
Sara Rodriguez drops out of race for Wisconsin governor amid campaign finance crisis
Jul 17, 2026, 9:54 AM CT
Trump rehashes claims of election vulnerabilities, foreign interference, and fraud in primetime speech
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Votebeat Staff / Votebeat
Jul 17, 2026, 9:27 AM CT
Tick season is getting longer. So is the list of states trying to keep up.
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Amanda Watford / Stateline
Jul 17, 2026, 9:25 AM CT
Wildfire smoke blankets Wisconsin; advocates stress need to confront climate change
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Isiah Holmes / Wisconsin Examiner
Jul 17, 2026, 9:23 AM CT
Tiffany reports over $8 million haul for gov race, while Barnes leads Dem field in fundraising
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Baylor Spears / Wisconsin Examiner
Jul 17, 2026, 9:22 AM CT