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Forward, Government

One year after Elon Musk’s Wisconsin spending blitz, the state’s Supreme Court race falls quiet

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS March 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Liberal candidate Judge Chris Taylor is outraising her conservative opponent Judge Maria Lazar.

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Justice & Safety

Immigrants fight ICE detention in federal court — and increasingly win

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Is Reid Hoffman the largest donor to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel March 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Opinion: To curb alcohol harm, Wisconsin must rethink its drinking culture

by Kayla Doege March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Pathways to success

Tax credit meant to help struggling workers mostly helps employers, Wisconsin study finds

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch March 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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News about Wisconsin Watch, Opinion

Opinion: How Wisconsin can slap down efforts to silence speech

by Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Pathways to success

Nearly every state funds hands-on job training in high schools. Why not Wisconsin?

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch March 4, 2026March 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Without a dedicated election committee, Wisconsin Senate lags on election policy

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat March 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Data centers fuel $1 billion in Wisconsin business growth, but some question long-term impact

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch March 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

A 400-year veto, $1 billion in referendums and now a lawsuit: School districts demand more funding

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

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Ag & Water, Environment

Pest or climate ally? DNR weighs new beaver management plan under mounting scrutiny

by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch March 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Madison appeals ruling allowing lawsuits in 2024 ballot-counting case

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 27, 2026March 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch