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Can Wisconsin voters void a returned absentee ballot? New lawsuit sends issue back to court

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Data Centers Watch, News about Wisconsin Watch

The public demanded data center news, and Wisconsin Watch is delivering

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch July 22, 2026July 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Here are four congressional races to watch in Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 primary

by Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch and Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch July 20, 2026July 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

As Democrats aim to retake the Wisconsin Legislature, here are the races we’re watching in the Aug. 11 primary

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch July 20, 2026July 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Oracle credit rating drops amid Wisconsin fight over data center credit rules

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

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Fight over who expands Wisconsin’s power grid heads to Washington

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 15, 2026July 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch

In a Wisconsin land rush, data centers made them millionaires

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch and Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 13, 2026July 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin governments have received $160 million in opioid settlement funds. Here’s where it’s going.

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Wisconsin regulators refuse to loosen data center credit rules, setting up Oracle court fight

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 9, 2026July 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

We asked all 325 state and legislative candidates their favorite Wisconsin fun fact. See their answers in our voter guide.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch, Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch July 6, 2026July 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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How inconsistent standards led to dozens of disenfranchised voters in Mequon

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat July 6, 2026July 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

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

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