Government Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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WisconsinEye resumes coverage at the State Capitol

by Joe Schulz / WPR February 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

WisconsinEye, Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN, is back online after going dark for about seven weeks due to a lack of funding.

Ornate columns and carved stone surround an entrance marked "SUPREME COURT" beneath a decorative ceiling and skylight.

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

Arms of two people handling ballots on a table

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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Environment, Government

Wisconsin debates how to pay for the power-hungry AI boom

by Kari Lydersen / Canary Media January 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment, Government

Municipal judge rules against man challenging private beach access

by Noe Goldhaber / Wisconsin Watch January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany points and stands behind a podium that says “Trump make America great again”

Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor’s race, leading GOP rival Josh Schoemann to drop out

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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DeForest announces it won’t move forward with controversial $12 billion data center

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holds a pen and stands at a white voting booth marked with a U.S. flag graphic and the word “VOTE”

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers disputes Madison’s argument that absentee voting is a privilege

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat January 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit on a stage while a person stands at a podium; a large screen above shows headshots and text reading "2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum"

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

A banner on a chain-link fence reads “Beaver Dam Data Center” and “Building for the Future,” with snow-covered ground behind it and a blurred vehicle passing in front.

Forward, Government

At least four Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch January 26, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government

CAFOs want in on proposal meant to help Wisconsin’s small dairy farms

by John McCracken / Investigate Midwest January 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch