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Data Centers Watch

Interested in data center news? The latest on stories we’re following

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

There’s a primary election in Wisconsin on Tuesday. See what’s on your ballot.

by Noe Goldhaber / Wisconsin Watch February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

As Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State, he remains crosswise with the GOP Legislature

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Ask Wisconsin Watch

Can Wisconsin do what Montana is attempting to prohibit corporations from donating to campaigns?

by Noe Goldhaber / Wisconsin Watch February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Forward, Government

Data center boom spotlights Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission. Here’s what the agency does.

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026February 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

A Wisconsin Appeals Court election was shaping up to break records until a candidate got kicked off the ballot

by Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Election officials draw on sobering 2020 lessons as Trump calls for nationalizing voting

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin Elections Commission challenges Madison’s argument on absentee voting

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Judicial philosophies clash as both Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates point to same case to highlight their fitness for the high court

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Forward

DataWatch: Wisconsin hasn’t raised its minimum wage for 17 years. What does that mean for workers and the economy?

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch February 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

No, Mr. President. Wisconsin’s voter roll figures aren’t a sign of ‘fraud waiting to happen’

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

In Wisconsin governor’s race, Democrats have a range of options with no clear front-runner

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch