The three-member commission regulates Wisconsin’s utilities and power rates. A surge in data center proposals is putting agency decisions under new scrutiny.
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Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Work, recovery and second chances on a Wisconsin manufacturing floor
Those recovering from addiction have a difficult time finding stable employment and keeping it. Apricity Contract Packaging offers “a safe environment” – one where every person is pursuing sobriety.
Posted inCommunity, Government
As Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State, he remains crosswise with the GOP Legislature
The past eight years have been marked by disagreements over executive power, court battles and budget compromises.
Posted inCommunity, Inside the NNS Newsroom
Who you gonna call? Panel will explore 911 dispatcher shortage
Attend a free, virtual event. Miranda Dunlap will moderate a discussion featuring industry professionals and educators.
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Election officials draw on sobering 2020 lessons as Trump calls for nationalizing voting
Those who faced threats and pressure say the president’s legal authority may be limited, but the guardrails that once kept him in check aren’t as strong as they used to be.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Can immigration officials access your Medicaid data? What it means for Wisconsin patients
Wisconsin is suing to block federal immigration officials from accessing Medicaid records. The dispute has sparked concerns over privacy and avoided health care.
Posted inCommunity, Inside the NNS Newsroom
Andy Pennington to succeed George Stanley as Wisconsin Watch CEO
A veteran local news leader with deep Wisconsin roots, Pennington brings more than two decades of experience building sustainable, public-service journalism.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Looking for work? Here’s how Wisconsin’s job centers will help you for free
The state’s Department of Workforce Development runs dozens of job centers across Wisconsin, each staffed with people trained to help you in your quest for work. Here’s what to know.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Wisconsin debates how to pay for the power-hungry AI boom
Regulators mull the first big utility plan to provide electricity to data centers flocking to the state, igniting disputes over consumer protection and clean energy.
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DataWatch: Wisconsin hasn’t raised its minimum wage for 17 years. What does that mean for workers and the economy?
With its minimum wage frozen at $7.25 since 2009, Wisconsin lags most states, shrinking the buying power of the lowest-wage workers while fueling debate over economic trade-offs.