Wisconsin Watch
Who Will Build Wisconsin’s Grid for New Data Centers?
American Transmission Company has inside track. Will that cost more for ratepayers?
Mar 25th, 2026 by Paul KieferWisconsin Communities Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Secrecy
Town of Beloit is fifth Wisconsin community to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Tom KertscherJudge Halts Deportation, ICE Re-Arrests Mother in Milwaukee
Though cleared for green card, Sheboygan Falls woman re-arrested.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Paul KieferHigh Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law
WI Supreme Court could overrule decision by Judge Lazar on 2018 lame duck law.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni$2 Billion Job Tax Credit Brings Almost No New Jobs, Study Says
Wisconsin data show 97% of hires subsidized by the Work Opportunity Tax Credit would have happened anyway.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Natalie YahrHow Wisconsin Companies Are Benefitting From Data Center Boom
Orders stacking up for industrial companies.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Tom KertscherWho Will Run the Next Election in Small-Town Wisconsin?
Aging clerks are hard to replace; and the state’s election system depends on them.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Alexander ShurAir Wisconsin Turns to ICE
Wisconsin company sold to CSI Aviation, a major player in Trump's immigration crackdown.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Paul KieferWisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026
Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Brittany CarloniBill Limits Rent Hikes in Wisconsin Mobile Home Parks
Democrats seek to preserve one of 'last remaining sources of truly affordable housing.'
Feb 11th, 2026 by Addie Costello





















