The compromise from state government’s three lame-duck leaders didn’t pass muster with Senate Democrats and many of the candidates running for governor
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Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee NNS win 12 Milwaukee Press Club awards
Reporters were recognized for their coverage of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, power plants, police misconduct and a high school barbershop.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Republicans look to Donald Trump’s die-hard fans to brighten their prospects in November
As the state GOP gathers this weekend in the Wisconsin Dells, polls suggest Trump’s strongest support is weakening amid the Iran war and high gas prices.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
How to maintain balance as you age — and prevent dangerous falls
Falls lead to serious injuries and deaths across Wisconsin each year. Here’s how to limit your risk.
Posted inCriminal justice
Tony Evers revived commutations, but what will Wisconsin’s next governor do?
Mandela Barnes was the only Democrat who, when initially asked, split from the governor’s executive order allowing commutations for murder convictions.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
New Wisconsin Watch tool makes statewide layoffs easier to track
Search employer-reported layoffs since 2018 by county, industry and year as part of a growing suite of data-driven news apps.
Posted inCriminal justice
Wisconsin Watch launches immigration court data tracker
It’s part of a new approach to data storytelling: news applications.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
‘Golden handcuffs’: Wisconsin methadone rules limit access to opioid treatment
As other states expand access to methadone treatment under relaxed federal rules, Wisconsin has been slow to follow.
Posted inEconomic Development
Wisconsin regulators: Data centers must cover full cost of their energy needs
The Public Service Commission approved a new rate structure for We Energies’ largest data center customers, requiring them to cover the full cost of new power generation and fuel.
Posted inEconomic Development
Wisconsin data center tax break to cost state more than $2 billion
Designed to lure data centers, the sales tax break is now drawing scrutiny. But some say the development boom will boost other types of revenue.