Wisconsin Watch

Can Wisconsin Learn From States Starting Medicaid Work Requirements?

Can Wisconsin Learn From States Starting Medicaid Work Requirements?

63,000 people at risk of losing coverage in Wisconsin under new federal rules.

Act 10, Gerrymandering Among Hot-Button Issues Facing WI Supreme Court

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.

In Wisconsin Rapids, Data Center Objections Include Russian Connections

In Wisconsin Rapids, Data Center Objections Include Russian Connections

Adding to usual concerns about data centers, the developers' Russian ties are 'a sticking point.'

Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population

Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population

Overcrowding strains staff and inmates, increases danger, forces cuts in programs.

Does Beloit Have the Worst Air Pollution in America?

Does Beloit Have the Worst Air Pollution in America?

Asthma rates are among the highest in Wisconsin. Wildfire smoke adds to problem.

Wisconsin to Hold Hearings on Commuting Sentences for Prisoners

Wisconsin to Hold Hearings on Commuting Sentences for Prisoners

Poll shows majority in the state support clemency for some offenders.

Oracle Drops Lawsuit Opposing Wisconsin Data Center Credit Rules

Oracle Drops Lawsuit Opposing Wisconsin Data Center Credit Rules

PSC's credit rating standards meant to protect ratepayers from risk of insolvent companies.

The Corey Ruiz Shooting and Police Training

The Corey Ruiz Shooting and Police Training

UW Law School professor has interviewed police and studied police training videos. He sees a problem.

Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project

Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project

No developer had offered such wide-ranging community investments and protections. Yet it was rejected.

$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process

$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process

Town chair in Columbia County said process must be public; company didn't pursue a deal.

Wisconsin Immigrant’s Case Sees Appeals Court Overrule Mandatory Detention Rule

Wisconsin Immigrant’s Case Sees Appeals Court Overrule Mandatory Detention Rule

Case affects hundreds of detainees in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin; likely heading to US Supreme Court.

Can UW Health Apprenticeships Become a National Model?

Can UW Health Apprenticeships Become a National Model?

Program's leaders think so. Program started in 2018 has graduated 1,000 apprentices.