Sarah Keyeski never wanted to be in politics.

But when she wound up in a newly competitive Senate district, Democratic leaders encouraged her to run.

"I said, 'I will only run if you don't try to change me,'" Keyeski told me.

My profile on @sarahkeyeski.bsky.social here:

By next school year, every public school district in Wisconsin will have to ban cell phones in classrooms.

In my latest w/ @eringretzinger.bsky.social we take a look at how these bans have worked so far in districts around the state, and on how Dane County schools will need to respond.

Before Wisconsin needs new legislative maps, the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is pushing to establish an independent redistricting commission that would put the job in the hands of residents, not lawmakers.

But what would that commission look like?

Here are the details:

Madison-area food banks will have one less way to forecast future changes in food insecurity while they deal with an increasing need among community members, their leaders say.

As Trump attempts to deploy National Guard troops into Democratic-led cities, including nearby Chicago, Wisconsinites may wonder if any of their cities could be next.

Here's an explainer on who controls Wisconsin's National Guard:

I spent a day in Door County cherry orchards last week to learn more about the area's history with the fruit.

And while the industry has changed a lot over the years, family farms & dedicated visitors are keeping cherries part of Door County's identity.

(link to story below!)

A leading advocate for state child care funding is closing her in-home child care center after 18 years. She and other providers say the funding in the state budget is not enough.

"I don’t know of a single program that’s not raising rates," she said.

SNAP-Ed, a federal nutrition education program, was creating 'magic' in Wisconsin: introducing kids to new fruits and veggies, helping families save on groceries, and encouraging more physical activity in residents old and young.

But that program has now been cut by Trump.

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WI Rep. Van Orden spreads misinformation online following Minnesota shootings

I interviewed a Wisconsin mom who relies on SNAP and WIC to hear what it would mean for her if those programs were cut under Trump's spending bill.

She said they are more than just a benefit, but something she needs to survive.

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Every spring, Wisconsin farmers are busy preparing for the summer harvesting months ahead. But after Trump cut funding for a program that connected local farmers with WI food pantries, they've spent this spring being advocates as well.

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As Sen. Ron Johnson calls for more federal spending cuts, he said on a conservative radio talk show last week that Medicaid was "money laundering" and "fraud."

Wisconsinites on the front lines of the PFAS crisis are exhausted and determined as state Republicans and the Trump Administration stymie efforts to fight the "forever chemicals."

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This week, students at Abundant Life Christian School were supposed to have basketball games and an ugly Christmas sweater spirit day before winter break.

But a school shooting that left 3 dead and 6 injured has thrust the community into mourning.

Scenes from a candlelight vigil held tonight at the Wisconsin State Capitol following the Abundant Life school shooting.

Swans on Lake Monona!!!! 🦢⭐️🤍❄️

"My reaction was: It's about time."

After a Dane County Judge ruled parts of Act 10 unconstitutional on Monday, educators and teachers' unions are celebrating with cautious optimism.

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