Forward Archives - Wisconsin Watch

People carry signs reading "No Data Centers," "Big Tech Out of Wisconsin" and "Don't Poison Our Air and Water" in a doorway into a room.

Data Centers Watch, Government

As data centers remain potent political issue, David Crowley offers plan to regulate artificial intelligence in Wisconsin

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Crowley wants to limit AI chatbots for children under 13 and increase penalties for circulating AI-generated sexual images of minors.

Two people in suits and red ties stand at separate podiums with microphones; an American flag stands behind the person on the right.

Forward, Government

You asked. We got answers. Wisconsin governor candidates respond to reader questions.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch October 12, 2026October 9, 2026 Why you can trust 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 11, 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

People stand in line near a table with computer screens while three people are seated at the table.

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

A large industrial complex sits along a shoreline, surrounded by trees and fields beneath an overcast sky.

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

An aerial view shows a large industrial complex with adjacent electrical infrastructure, roads and retention ponds at sunset, with open land and power lines in the foreground.

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

Two photos show people conversing. The photo on the left shows a banner reading "1776–2026" and "250," with an American flag, eagle and "We the People" design.

Forward, Government

Candidates for Wisconsin treasurer, secretary of state pitch plans to make obscure offices more visible

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A red ByteFederal bitcoin ATM stands beside three illuminated gaming machines with black chairs.

Bill Watch, Government

Crypto ATM scams have wreaked havoc in Wisconsin. A new law is helping change that, but did it go far enough?

by Jacob Szczap for Wisconsin Watch September 28, 2026September 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

News about Wisconsin Watch, Truth Sandwich

Become a Truth Sleuth: Send us any suspected misinformation this election season

by Matthew DeFour / Wisconsin Watch September 21, 2026September 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people in dark jackets appear side by side; one wears a red tie and lapel pin, and the other wears a checkered shirt.

Forward, Government

Key questions with Wisconsin attorney general candidates highlight their stark differences

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person carrying a bag marked "WISCONSIN" leans over a voting booth with an American flag graphic and the word "VOTE"

Forward, Government

How the upcoming midterms could change Wisconsin election policy

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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