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Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms

Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms

GOP proposal would block state regulators from approving projects without local signoff first.

Helping Rural Communities Build Their Futures
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Helping Rural Communities Build Their Futures

Thrive Rural program will provide 10 communities with planning assistance and access to grants

Air Wisconsin Turns to ICE

Air Wisconsin Turns to ICE

Wisconsin company sold to CSI Aviation, a major player in Trump's immigration crackdown.

Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants
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Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants

More than $3.5 million awarded through Packers Foundation grants in 2025

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Projects big and small are encountering push back, state law change could empower municipalities.

Can Nanobubbles Clean up Wisconsin’s Lakes?

Can Nanobubbles Clean up Wisconsin’s Lakes?

Officials in Rome, WI using technology to eliminate toxic algae in three lakes.

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County
Incidental Take Notice For ATC Project In Adams County
Incidental Take Notice For Adams County
Wisconsin Tourism Had Record-Breaking Year in 2024

Wisconsin Tourism Had Record-Breaking Year in 2024

New high of 114 million visits to state, $25.8 billion economic impact.

Wisconsin Used Most Water Ever Reported to Irrigate Crops in 2023

Wisconsin Used Most Water Ever Reported to Irrigate Crops in 2023

Drought conditions and rise of high capacity wells lead to historic level of irrigation.

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel
New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.

Brad Schimel Prejudges Abortion Cases, Claims “There is Not a Constitutional Right to Abortion” In Wisconsin
Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Gov. Evers Appoints Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court
Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.

2024 Gun Deer Hunt License Sales And Harvest Totals Now Available
UPDATE: 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park 100% Contained, Hiking To Resume
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UPDATE: 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park 100% Contained, Hiking To Resume

Update: As of 1 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2024, the Stairway Fire at Roche-A-Cri has been 100% contained, and the park is once again open to hiking. However, the stairway and Mound Trail remain closed. The original release, sent Monday, Oct. 7, is below for reference.

DNR Suppressing 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park In Adams County
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Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $38 Million to Improve Airports in Wisconsin
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Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $38 Million to Improve Airports in Wisconsin

Funding to bolster safety and improve connectivity from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Incidental Take Notice For Adams County
Incidental Take Notice For Adams County
Gov. Evers Appoints Julie Schnolis as Adams County Register of Deeds
Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation
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Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation

Projects championed by Senator Baldwin were included in Fiscal Year 2023 bipartisan bill

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Adams County Register of Deeds
Senator Baldwin Applauds Rural Partners Network Expansion to Support Economic Development in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers Appoints Rebecca Maki-Wallander as Adams County District Attorney
Court Watch: 80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
Court Watch

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

Book Excerpt: How To End Prison Gerrymandering
Book Excerpt

How To End Prison Gerrymandering

It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'

Murphy’s Law: Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?
Murphy’s Law

Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?

Wisconsin’s a leader in counting prisoners to inflate rural areas and rob urban areas of representation.

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state
Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday
Nine-Day Deer Hunt Harvest Totals And License Sales Now Available
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Nine-Day Deer Hunt Harvest Totals And License Sales Now Available

Sales For All Deer Licenses Continues To Outpace Last Year

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday
Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week
Gibraltar Rock And Dells Of The Wisconsin River State Natural Areas Open
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Gibraltar Rock And Dells Of The Wisconsin River State Natural Areas Open

Parfrey’s Glen And Pewits Nest To Remain Closed

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Local Wisconsin Leaders to Call for More Federal Emergency Funding for State and Local Governments to Provide Essential Services
Treasurer Godlewski, Senator Baldwin, and Local Leaders Push Congress to fund Essential Services and Workers
41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

Researchers checked 26 grocery stores around state, women more likely to wear a mask.

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing
Plenty of Horne: Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison
Plenty of Horne

Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison

Warren N. Barr, 68, nets seven-plus year term in $22.8 million 2014 Chicago mortgage fraud scheme.

State’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us

State’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us

“99% of wildfires are caused by humans,” says DNR expert.

AG Kaul Announces 3 Counties and 1 Tribe to Establish Treatment Courts; 7 Counties to Expand Current Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Programs
Governor Walker presents awards to Wisconsin State Patrol officers for heroism and commendable service