Environment
Francesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique
Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oracle’s Credit Rating Cut Amid Data Center Legal Battle with WI Regulators
BBB- rating just about junk status. Trying to build $15B data center in Port Washington.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Worst Smoke On Record Leaves Wisconsin Residents Gasping For Clean Air
DNR says conditions are “unhealthy for everybody” as Canadian and Minnesota fires fuel haze and ashfall.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD’s Record Shows A Clear Path For Milwaukee’s Water Future
Former alderman Michael Murphy argues facts, not rhetoric, should guide the next MMSD contract and reforms.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Michael Murphy
Evers Blasts FEMA Over Storm Aid Rejection, Vows To Fight For Funds
Governor says Trump administration is downplaying tornado and flooding damage from April storms.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Clogged Sewer Pipe May Have Worsened Bay View Flooding
An overflow pipe on Jones Island was recently found to be 'totally blocked.'
Jul 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Minnesota and Canadian Wildfires Bring Hazardous Pollution to Wisconsin
May blanket entire state by Thursday. Wisconsin DNR issues air quality advisory.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Did Support For Environment Get So Partisan?
Rankings show extreme split on issue. No more champions like TR and Tommy?
Jul 15th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
‘Super’ El Niño Coming in 2027, Will Impact Wisconsin
'We will almost definitely shatter the global temperature record in 2027.'
Jul 14th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Ethics Commission Dismisses GOP Complaint Against DOJ Legal Fellows
Attorney General Josh Kaul called complaint a 'partisan stunt' to prevent DOJ work.
Jul 14th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
MMSD Selects Company To Audit Sewerage Operations
Commission hires Minnesota-based consultant to audit work by French company Veolia.
Jul 14th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
In a Wisconsin Land Rush, Data Centers Made Them Millionaires
But some sellers are dissatisfied, and nearby residents aren’t happy either.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
