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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
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 inCriminal justice
Guns and protests: What are Wisconsin’s laws on open and concealed carry?
The White House’s effort to blame Alex Pretti for the Border Patrol shooting that killed him in Minnesota has renewed a national conversation about Second Amendment rights. Here are the parameters for open and concealed carry in Wisconsin.
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 inEducation
6 tips for avoiding student loan default
As student debt makes headlines again, Wisconsin Watch talked to an expert about how to get a degree without borrowing more than you can pay back.
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.