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An aerial view shows a sandy beach and greenish lake water with a wooden breakwater, a wooded bluff behind the shore, houses along the top, and a small wooden structure near the sand.

Environment, Government

Municipal judge rules against man challenging private beach access

by Noe Goldhaber / Wisconsin Watch January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany points and stands behind a podium that says “Trump make America great again”

Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor’s race, leading GOP rival Josh Schoemann to drop out

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit in chairs facing a long desk in a room, with people seated behind microphones and a wall sign reading “Village of DeForest” above them.

DeForest announces it won’t move forward with controversial $12 billion data center

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

A person holds a pen and stands at a white voting booth marked with a U.S. flag graphic and the word “VOTE”

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers disputes Madison’s argument that absentee voting is a privilege

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat January 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit on a stage while a person stands at a podium; a large screen above shows headshots and text reading "2026 Main Street Governor Candidate Forum"

Forward, Government

In Wisconsin governor’s race, Democrats have a range of options with no clear front-runner

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A banner on a chain-link fence reads “Beaver Dam Data Center” and “Building for the Future,” with snow-covered ground behind it and a blurred vehicle passing in front.

Data Centers Watch, Forward, Government

At least four Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch January 26, 2026February 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Black-and-white cows stand in individual stalls behind metal rails, with numbered ear tags visible as they face outward.

Economy, Government

CAFOs want in on proposal meant to help Wisconsin’s small dairy farms

by John McCracken / Investigate Midwest January 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A large industrial building with rows of rooftop units stands behind construction barriers and cranes as sunlight breaks through clouds near the horizon.

Forward, Government

Data centers become a flashpoint in Wisconsin politics

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS January 22, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An aerial view of a large industrial complex next to a pond and surrounding construction areas at sunset, with orange light along the horizon under a cloudy sky.

Environment, Government

Disputes over clean energy may doom Wisconsin data center bills

by Kari Lydersen / Canary Media January 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit at desks inside an ornate room beneath a domed ceiling, with U.S. and state flags, a large mural and an electronic board visible above the floor.

Forward, Government

Why has WisconsinEye gone dark and what can be done about it?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, flanked by U.S. flags and blue flags reading “Wisconsin” inside an ornate room.

Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Legislature to act on his key priorities in his final year

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Exterior of a stone building with a sign reading "State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services" and a separate sign reading "FOR SALE" near an entrance.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin’s state building footprint is shrinking. Candidates for governor have different ideas about what’s next

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