State news guide
Wisconsin news sources: bias and reliability
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Where to get Wisconsin news: independent bias and factual ratings for Wisconsin Examiner, who owns them, and what they've covered in the last 30 days.
Every Wisconsin outlet listed here is rated left of center by at least one independent monitor. The Center Square, a right-of-center state wire, covers Wisconsin government too; reading both gives a fuller picture.
Wisconsin Examiner is a nonprofit newsroom covering Wisconsin government, politics and public policy, and is part of States Newsroom.
- AllSides:
- Lean Left
- Media Bias/Fact Check:
- Left · High factual reporting
- Owner:
- States Newsroom (non-profit)
- Stories in 30 days:
- 0
Also covering Wisconsin: The Center Square
The Center Square is rated Lean Right by AllSides. It runs state editions covering legislatures, budgets and taxes, so it is a useful second view next to the newsrooms above. The Center Square profile →
What are reliable news sources in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Examiner: high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
Are Wisconsin news sources biased?
Wisconsin Examiner is rated Lean Left by AllSides and Left with high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Every Wisconsin outlet listed here is rated left of center by at least one independent monitor. The Center Square, a right-of-center state wire, covers Wisconsin government too; reading both gives a fuller picture.
Who owns Wisconsin's state newsrooms?
Wisconsin Examiner is owned by States Newsroom (non-profit).
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