Wisconsin Watch
Wisconsin’s Controversial Anti-Union Law Faces a Reckoning
WI Supreme Court set to review it. If Democrats take over legislature they could overturn it.
Oct 7th, 2026 by Zoey Elwood
Two Wisconsin Sheriff Races Raise Issue of ICE Arrests
Democratic candidates want less cooperation with ICE than Republicans.
Oct 7th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
We Energies Makes Deal to Power Oracle Data Center with Nuclear Energy
Utility seeks state PSC approval, says it could save customers millions.
Oct 5th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
How These Low-Profile Wisconsin Races Could Reshape State Government
From election oversight to fiscal watchdog plans, candidates want more from treasurer and secretary of state offices.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis
Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Not Just Governor, Three Constitutional Amendments on The Ballot
GOP-led amendments will appear on ballots alongside partisan races.
Sep 14th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Human Error, Not Hacking, Behind Milwaukee Results Delay
Experts reviewing machine logs say staff chose the wrong export option but never altered or rescanned absentee ballots.
Sep 12th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Wisconsin’s 988 Crisis Lifeline a Success But Faces Funding Shortage
Despite bipartisan support for it, legislators haven't provided permanent funding.
Sep 9th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Milwaukee Couple Adopts 4 Children After 8 Years as Foster Parents
McKenna and Celia Olson fostered 10 children before adopting four. 'This is our family unit now.'
Sep 7th, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell
Republican Tom Tiffany Wants to Expand Wisconsin Prisons
Democrat David Crowley disagrees, seeks alternatives. Prisons are badly overcrowded.
Sep 6th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Can Wisconsin Learn From States Starting Medicaid Work Requirements?
63,000 people at risk of losing coverage in Wisconsin under new federal rules.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Astrid Code
Act 10, Gerrymandering Among Hot-Button Issues Facing WI Supreme Court
Court's new liberal super majority could also face emergency mid-term election issues.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
