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Is Wisconsin’s population older than the national average?

by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel March 10, 2026March 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Is Reid Hoffman the largest donor to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel March 6, 2026March 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A narrow creek flows between snow-covered banks lined with leafless trees and fallen branches in a wooded area.

This little-known FEMA rule may be making flooding worse in rural Wisconsin

by Christian Thorsberg / Circle of Blue February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A scale weighing justice and a gavel

Is child marriage legal in most states?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People wearing masks and glasses, one of them wearing a face shield, look at and hold pieces of paper at a table, with envelopes, forms and a tray labeled “United States Postal Service” visible on the table.

Forward, Government

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

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 6, 2026February 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Five people stand holding signs reading “for care” outside a building labeled “WALWORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER” near entrance doors.

Health & Welfare

‘Nursery to nursing home’: Walworth County group envisions shared care across generations

by Madeline de Figueiredo / The Daily Yonder January 23, 2026January 21, 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, 2026January 21, 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, 2026January 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holds a shovel that is holding a leafy plant with roots and soil attached in a green field, with a vehicle parked in the field in the background under a blue sky with some clouds.

For these faithful, nurturing the Earth is rooted in spiritual beliefs

by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel January 17, 2026January 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Snow-covered tracks and buildings are visible through two train windows, with vehicles parked along a fence outside.

Economy, Government

New vision for passenger rail in southeastern Wisconsin could open job, business markets

by Heather Asiyanbi / Racine County Eye December 10, 2025December 9, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Has biennial state funding for the Wisconsin DNR dropped by $100 million over 30 years?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Can Wisconsin require state jobs go only to Americans?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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