Government Archives - Wisconsin Watch

A sign with an American flag reads "VOTE HERE" as people walk nearby on a wet walkway.

Forward, Government

Everything you need to know about voting in Wisconsin’s November election

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat October 10, 2026October 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

On Nov. 3, Wisconsinites will head to the polls for an election that can transform the balance of power in state and national government.

Two vehicles sit at gas pumps beneath a canopy. A Kwik Trip sign displays unleaded gas prices of $4.19 and $4.16.

Economy, Government

Affordability is a top issue for Wisconsin voters. Here’s where governor candidates stand

by Joe Schulz / WPR October 9, 2026October 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Trump announces nearly $18M in disaster relief for tornado, storm damage in Wisconsin

by Joe Schulz / WPR October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person speaks at a podium with a sign reading "TRUMP MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! 2024" and "TEXT WISCONSIN TO 88022," with U.S. flags and people in the background.

Tom Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now he vows to certify Wisconsin’s 2028 results.

by Annie Pulley / The Badger Project and Peter Cameron / The Badger Project October 7, 2026October 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin governor candidates offer opposing plans to address rising health care costs

by Joe Schulz / WPR October 6, 2026October 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A large crowd fills two levels of a marble interior, with signs reading “Lead Don’t MISTREAT” and “Walker is a DICTATOR.”

Forward, Government

Wisconsin’s controversial anti-union law faces a reckoning this fall. Here’s what that could mean.

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch October 5, 2026October 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Hundreds of Wisconsin election offices not using cybersecurity best practices

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat October 4, 2026October 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

We Energies strikes deal to power Oracle data center with nuclear energy

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch October 2, 2026October 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Justice & Safety

Two Wisconsin sheriff races test the future of local ICE cooperation

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Four people sit in chairs looking at laptops beneath a wall sign reading "KNOWLEDGE IS POWER" while another person sits at a table nearby.

Education, Government

Wisconsin schools face funding squeeze as voters pick Legislature

by Rebecca Loroff / Appleton Post-Crescent October 1, 2026September 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Report: Wisconsin could make up taxes lost to data center incentives

by Joe Schulz / WPR September 30, 2026September 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Justice & Safety

Judges warn that underfunded courts are falling behind

by Jesse Lin / Green Bay Press-Gazette September 29, 2026September 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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