Wisconsin companies are doing big business in data centers even though none of the hyperscale facilities are yet operating in the state. But the long-term impact remains unclear.
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Posted inCommunity, Education
A 400-year veto, $1 billion in referendums and now a lawsuit: School districts demand more funding
In April, 72 districts are asking voters to approve more local K-12 funding even as a record 60% say they want lower taxes.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Assembly is done legislating for the year. Here’s what lawmakers did and what’s unfinished.
The final marathon session included a reversal on postpartum Medicaid coverage and a plan to use $125 million to address PFAS pollution.
Posted inCommunity
As the Tony Evers chapter of Wisconsin history draws to a close, a new chapter is just beginning
Wisconsin Watch reporter Brittany Carloni reflects on her first six months in the Capitol as Gov. Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State.
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, Economic Development
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.
Posted inCommunity
In Wisconsin governor’s race, Democrats have a range of options with no clear front-runner
Recent fundraising reports and last week’s first major forum show a primary race still in flux.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
At least four Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers
Massive data center proposals are often developed in secret. Wisconsin has now joined several states with legislative proposals to make the process more transparent.
Posted inCommunity
Why has WisconsinEye gone dark and what can be done about it?
Other states continue to broadcast legislative sessions and committees while Wisconsin’s service seeks public and private funding to continue.
Posted inEducation
DataWatch: Nearly half of Wisconsin private school students receive a taxpayer-funded voucher
The cost of the private school choice program has grown from $700,000 in 1990 to $700 million this year.