Forward Archives - Page 4 of 30 - Wisconsin Watch

High-voltage transmission towers support multiple power lines stretching across the sky above a tree line at dusk

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

A person with a backpack stands at a voting booth holding a writing implement, with multiple booths displaying "VOTE" and an American flag graphic.

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

An illustration shows a hand holding a magnet. Coins with dollar symbols are in the air between the magnet and a piggy bank with a city skyline and clouds in the background.

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

Sunset glows on the horizon behind silhouetted farm buildings and tall silos, with power lines and a road in the foreground.

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

An illustration shows people against purple, pink and white backgrounds, including someone holding a pen at a table, a person holding a piece of paper by an election drop box, a person with a cart of bags, and two people at voting booths.

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

A row of wooden chairs and microphones sits beneath marble walls and a large framed painting of people gathered in a historical interior.

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

A person speaks at a podium with multiple microphones while people in suits stand in the background.

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

A document that includes the words "State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Worker's Compensation Division" lies on a patterned surface.

Bill Watch, Health & Welfare

Big raise on its way for permanently and totally disabled workers as Tony Evers signs worker’s comp bill

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch March 30, 2026March 31, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Net international migration to Wisconsin rebounds after 2020 drop, peaks near 20,000

Immigration to Wisconsin plunges, yet still fuels nearly half of population growth

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Ornate columns and carved stone surround an entrance marked "SUPREME COURT" beneath a decorative ceiling and skylight.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin Supreme Court race pivotal for future election policy

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat March 28, 2026March 31, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A sign reading "Milwaukee" and "13135 West Lisbon Road" stands beside a parking lot with cars and a large building in the background.

Forward, Government

Lawmakers are worried small businesses will get left behind in Trump’s tariff refund system

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS March 27, 2026April 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People in raised bucket trucks work on utility poles and overhead power lines behind a chain-link fence, with snow on the ground and equipment vehicles parked nearby.

Data Centers Watch

Competition intensifies over who builds Wisconsin’s grid as data centers drive power demand

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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