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Data Centers Watch, News about Wisconsin Watch

Get the latest Wisconsin data center news you might have missed

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 15, 2026April 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Environment

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

by Eric Ferkenhoff / Lee Enterprises and Josh Kelety / Associated Press April 14, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Forward

Despite growing opposition to property tax hikes, Wisconsin voters show increased support for school referendums

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch and Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch April 13, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

As Democrats surge, will Republicans take Tony Evers up on a special session to ban partisan gerrymandering?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Health & Welfare

‘This isn’t just about one landlord’: Tenants United pushes to improve housing conditions in Milwaukee

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 12, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holding a ballot walks next to voting booths inside a room with large windows, with trees and a body of water visible outside.

Forward, Government

Can Madison count some ballots delivered after an 8 p.m. deadline?

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 11, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Wisconsin attorneys team up with federal litigators as deportation cases grow more complex

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 11, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Commutations are back. Here’s what incarcerated people and their loved ones should know.

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch April 10, 2026April 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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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

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New Wisconsin law seeks to prevent certification disaster

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 9, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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News about Wisconsin Watch

Green Bay event highlights thirst for media knowledge

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch April 9, 2026April 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Pathways to success

At one Wisconsin university, nearly half the students are still in high school

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch April 9, 2026April 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch