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Gas Tax Holidays Sweep States, But Not Wisconsin
Indiana, Georgia and Ohio move to suspend fuel taxes while Wisconsin holds firm at 30.9 cents a gallon.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Data Centers Power Wisconsin Construction Boom Despite Public Backlash
Half of new non-farm jobs came from construction as mega-projects rise in Mount Pleasant, Port Washington and Beaver Dam.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
$21 Billion At Stake As Invasive Carp Barrier Sits In Limbo, Democrats Warn
Fishing and boating industries could be hit hard if carp breach the Chicago waterway and reach Lake Michigan, advocates say.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
East Side Starbucks Closes, Again
Chain closes Lower East Side shop as part of 250-store downsizing.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
How Two Clay Pots In Milwaukee Became A Test Case For Restitution For Enslaved Artists
The deal over David Drake’s ceramics could shape how museums treat the work and heirs of enslaved artisans nationwide.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Michael Horne
City Peppers Embattled Landlord During Bankruptcy Hearing
David Tomblin and Highgrove's portfolio subject to bankruptcy, nuisance lawsuit.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Real Cost of Weakening Head Start Standards
Wisconsin advocates warn that slashing federal standards could mean larger classes and less support for kids in need.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer
‘We Screwed Up,’ Mayor Rescinds Nomination of New Library Director
Jean Darnell will not serve as new leader of Milwaukee Public Library.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Wisconsin Recoup Billions In Data Center Tax Breaks?
New analysis says income, utility and property taxes could offset lost sales tax revenue from big projects.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Most Wisconsin Write-In Votes Do Not Count
That includes votes for Francesca Hong, who is asking voters not to write her name in.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Building Not Rebuilding’ at Bucks Media Day 2026
Players, management express optimism in first season without Antetokounmpo.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Milwaukee Hosting International G20 Trade Meeting
Labor unions and free-trade critics respond to global trade leaders visit to Milwaukee.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
