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As Wisconsin weighs who should pay, another possible billion-dollar data center emerges

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Court says Madison can be liable for disenfranchising voters

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

News about Wisconsin Watch

Andy Pennington to succeed George Stanley as Wisconsin Watch CEO

by Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Forward, Government

Data center boom spotlights Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission. Here’s what the agency does.

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026February 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

A Wisconsin Appeals Court election was shaping up to break records until a candidate got kicked off the ballot

by Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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‘I want our kids to do better’: Milwaukee handymen teach children life skills while supporting single parents

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Health & Welfare

‘No one does this alone’: Milwaukee seeks more foster parents and supporters

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Election officials draw on sobering 2020 lessons as Trump calls for nationalizing voting

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

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Community darkroom in Appleton brings the art of film photography to a new generation

by Richelle Wilson / WPR February 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Wisconsin Elections Commission challenges Madison’s argument on absentee voting

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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News & Announcements

Who you gonna call? Panel will explore 911 dispatcher shortage

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch February 4, 2026February 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Pathways to success

Looking for work? Here’s how Wisconsin’s job centers will help you for free

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch February 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch