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Data Centers Watch, Economy

ATC restarts push for grid upgrades serving Port Washington data center

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Learn more about the three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch September 14, 2026September 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Milwaukee audit logs show no evidence of election fraud, experts say

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

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Forward, Health & Welfare

DataWatch: The overlooked risks of walking while intoxicated

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch September 11, 2026September 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Elections, Act 10 top list of hot-button issues facing Wisconsin Supreme Court’s new liberal supermajority

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch August 31, 2026August 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Justice & Safety

Wisconsin prisons hit record population as crowding strains staffing and programs

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch August 28, 2026August 31, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch

In Wisconsin Rapids, data center objections include developers’ Russian connections

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 28, 2026August 31, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Ask Wisconsin Watch, News about Wisconsin Watch

Send us your questions for Wisconsin’s candidates

by Matthew DeFour / Wisconsin Watch August 26, 2026August 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Microsoft, ratepayer advocates challenge ATC plan for data center transmission costs

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment, Forward, Health & Welfare

Wildfire smoke raises air pollution concerns in Rock County, where asthma rates are among the highest in Wisconsin

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch August 24, 2026August 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Issues with election systems delayed primary results in two Wisconsin counties

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch

Trump embraces data centers as backlash shapes races in Wisconsin and nationwide

By Scott Bauer / Associated PressAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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