Wisconsin Watch
Madison Told To Reject 23 Ballots, Mequon Voters Win A Recount
State elections panel launches investigations and braces for lawsuits ahead of May 15 certification deadline.
May 1st, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Failed Referendums Trigger School Cuts, Closures Across Wisconsin
26 referendums failed. Some school districts considering closing altogether.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Miranda Dunlap
Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy
But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion
A loss of $1.5 billion during construction and $369 million annually after that.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks
Rock County has all-hands-on-deck approach as state wrestles with high turnover.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Wisconsin Limits Access to Methadone for Opioid Addicts
Far more restrictive rules than federal government or neighboring states.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Addie Costello
61% 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 Dunlap
Milwaukee 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 Kiefer
Wisconsin 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 Carloni
Lazar, 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 Carloni
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy
Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
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 Kiefer
