Wisconsin Watch
Wisconsin Limits Access to Methadone for Opioid Addicts
Far more restrictive rules than federal government or neighboring states.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Addie Costello61% of School Referendums in Wisconsin Passed
State voters approved 46 of 75 local referendums, hiking property taxes by $564 million.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu and Miranda DunlapMilwaukee Has Become Proving Ground to Save Rohingya Language
Striving to save unique culture of some 4,000 former refuges from Myanmar.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Paul KieferWisconsin Takes Millions in Federal Aid from Foster Kids and Parents
Both parties have called for ending 'orphan tax.' Why hasn't it happened?
Apr 6th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr and Brittany CarloniLazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate
Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Brittany CarloniWisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy
Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Alexander ShurWho 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 Kertscher























