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Forward, Government

Republicans are looking past the short-term pain of Trump’s tariffs

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS February 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The agriculture industry says tariffs are hurting farmers. Wisconsin Republicans say tariffs are a challenge the industry must endure.

A wide view of a legislative chamber shows people seated at desks facing a person at a podium beneath a large mural, with flags behind the podium and electronic voting boards on the walls.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin Assembly is done legislating for the year. Here’s what lawmakers did and what’s unfinished.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government, Justice & Safety

Air Wisconsin turns to ICE (static version)

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A small plane flies over a barbed wire fence

Economy, Government, Justice & Safety

Air Wisconsin turns to ICE

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government

Who you gonna call? Wisconsin 911 dispatchers discuss fixes to national, statewide shortage

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch and Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos leaving office at end of the year

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, News about Wisconsin Watch

As the Tony Evers chapter of Wisconsin history draws to a close, a new chapter is just beginning

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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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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Government, Health & Welfare

Bill would limit rent hikes in Wisconsin mobile home parks

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch