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Data Centers Watch, News about Wisconsin Watch

Get the latest Wisconsin data center news you might have missed

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 15, 2026April 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Forward

Despite growing opposition to property tax hikes, Wisconsin voters show increased support for school referendums

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch and Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch April 13, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

As Democrats surge, will Republicans take Tony Evers up on a special session to ban partisan gerrymandering?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Can Madison count some ballots delivered after an 8 p.m. deadline?

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 11, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Commutations are back. Here’s what incarcerated people and their loved ones should know.

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch April 10, 2026April 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Utilities seek federal pause on grid bidding amid AI-driven power demand

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch April 10, 2026April 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin’s spring election is today. See what’s on your ballot.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 6, 2026April 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin takes millions from foster kids and their parents — even as both parties say it should stop

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch April 6, 2026April 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch

New details emerge on possible data center in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Disenfranchised Madison voters sound off on city, lawsuit

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 2, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin court dismisses Democrats’ attempt to redraw congressional map

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment, Forward

Funding for Wisconsin’s largest land conservation program could expire in three months. Here’s how we got here.

by Noe Goldhaber / Wisconsin Watch March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch