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Oracle sues Wisconsin regulators as it seeks relief from data center credit requirements

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The lawsuit escalates Oracle’s dispute over Public Service Commission requirements designed to shield utility ratepayers from data center financial risks.

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A $2 billion proposal, then silence: How a Driftless Area data center deal fell apart

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Top two in Democratic gubernatorial straw poll highlight classic debate: Appeal to general electorate or the base?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

We Energies asks Wisconsin regulators to ease data center credit standards

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch

Video: Residents push back on proposed data facility, storage project at shuttered Milwaukee Walmart

by Trisha Young / Wisconsin Watch June 12, 2026June 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin’s lead pipe count is falling. But the search isn’t over.

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch June 12, 2026June 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

The Democratic field for Wisconsin governor has been static for months. That could all change this week.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch June 8, 2026June 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Former Madison deputy clerk removed from election tasks after misplacing 23 Supreme Court race ballots

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

Wisconsin power plant could benefit from Trump’s $425 million coal push

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 4, 2026June 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Government

Wisconsin lawmakers oppose utility push to pause competition for power line projects

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 2, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Sometimes officials send duplicate ballots. Here’s how security measures prevent double voting.

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin Supreme Court revisits recusal rules amid debate over money and impartiality

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch June 1, 2026May 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Oracle sues Wisconsin regulators as it seeks relief from data center credit requirements

A $2 billion proposal, then silence: How a Driftless Area data center deal fell apart

Top two in Democratic gubernatorial straw poll highlight classic debate: Appeal to general electorate or the base?

We Energies asks Wisconsin regulators to ease data center credit standards

Video: Residents push back on proposed data facility, storage project at shuttered Milwaukee Walmart

Wisconsin’s lead pipe count is falling. But the search isn’t over.

The Democratic field for Wisconsin governor has been static for months. That could all change this week.

Former Madison deputy clerk removed from election tasks after misplacing 23 Supreme Court race ballots

Wisconsin power plant could benefit from Trump’s $425 million coal push

Wisconsin lawmakers oppose utility push to pause competition for power line projects

Sometimes officials send duplicate ballots. Here’s how security measures prevent double voting.

Wisconsin Supreme Court revisits recusal rules amid debate over money and impartiality

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