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Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills

GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.

Rural Representation Increased Under New Wisconsin Voting Maps

Study finds state population grew in rural areas since 2020, reversing long-term trend.

PFAS Ban Wouldn’t Start Until 2028 Under New Bill

New legislation by western Wisconsin Democrats would ban products with added PFAS, offer alternative approach to spending state PFAS trust fund

Legislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It

$125 million is set aside in trust for addressing forever chemicals, but bill would limit DNR authority.

GOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations

Using federal funds and exempting charging stations from being regulated as utilities.

Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril

Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.

New Commissioners Appointed to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Senators Baldwin, Capito, Tester, Cramer Introduce Bill to Increase Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders

Legislation will help recruit and retain volunteer first responders with affordable housing incentives

WEC Launches Election Education Video Series

Gov. Evers Announces $149 Million in State Funds for Local Roads

Funding will help complete 342 projects over next five years

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $200 Million for Wisconsin Communities Through ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Funds ensure local communities can invest in unique needs toward ensuring economic recovery