The Midwest’s grid operator reversed course on a key transmission project, marking a victory for Wisconsin’s largest transmission developer.
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Posted inEconomic Development
Local data center critics praise Microsoft’s pledge to stop using NDAs, but remain skeptical
‘Companies typically don’t make announcements about building community trust unless those communities are already pushing back pretty hard,’ one environmental group says.
Posted inCommunity, Government
Two judges, two paths: Here’s what sets the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates apart
The differences between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor come through in their backgrounds and during interviews on the campaign trail.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Here’s what the data center boom means for Wisconsin’s workforce
Wisconsin Watch spoke to three professors to find out how many jobs and what types of work data centers bring to communities, what the economic trickle-down effects of data centers are and more.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
More than NDAs. Wisconsin communities face scrutiny over data center secrecy.
The town of Beloit is the fifth Wisconsin community with an NDA for a possible data center.
Posted inCommunity
A loophole lets Wisconsin lawmakers delete public records
Democrats in the minority have repeatedly tried to close it, but the Republican majority has ignored their attempts. A new bill that would do that is likely DOA.
Posted inCommunity, Photos
African American History Academic Challenge encourages pride, learning among Wisconsin students
High school and middle school students demonstrated knowledge through challenges focused on key events, figures and themes in Black history.
Posted inCommunity
Without a dedicated election committee, Wisconsin Senate lags on election policy
Of the 19 election bills that Votebeat has tracked this legislative session, 18 have gotten at least a public hearing in the Assembly, compared with nine in the Senate.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Finding long-term care is hard. Here’s how to start.
How experts recommend starting the search for assisted living in Wisconsin — from using aging and disability resource centers to asking referral agencies the right questions. Tell us what else you want to know.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Tax credit meant to help struggling workers mostly helps employers, Wisconsin study finds
Lawmakers want to expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which for three decades has rewarded companies that hire people with barriers to employment. New research shows it doesn’t work.