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Bloody Red Shrimp Have Invaded Lake Superior

Bloody Red Shrimp Have Invaded Lake Superior

Invasive species native to Black Sea area spread to other Great Lakes first.

Federal Appeals Court Again Rejects U.S. DOJ on Wisconsin Voter Rolls

Federal Appeals Court Again Rejects U.S. DOJ on Wisconsin Voter Rolls

Trump Administration wanted speedy resolution of suit, federal court says no.

Group Pushes for Mother-Baby House for Women Inmates

Group Pushes for Mother-Baby House for Women Inmates

Despite court order, Wisconsin prisons have no program to keep moms together with newborns.

Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?

Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?

National shift to year-round 15% ethanol could help growers, but maybe not motorists.

Wisconsin’s Wolf Population Declines for Second Straight Year

Wisconsin’s Wolf Population Declines for Second Straight Year

Total in state dips below 1,200. Mild winters may make it harder to raise wolf pups.

Enbridge To Pay $275,000 Over 2019 Wisconsin Pipeline Spill

Enbridge To Pay $275,000 Over 2019 Wisconsin Pipeline Spill

DOJ says company waited more than a year to report hazardous leak from Line 13 in Fort Atkinson.

Will Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?

Will Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?

State needs up to 140,000 new homes by 2030, but analysts see only incremental gains from the bill.

Judge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System

Judge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System

A Milwaukee County judge urges more community care and state hospital beds instead of jail waits.

Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.

A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help

A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help

New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.

Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules

Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules

Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.

Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects

Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects

State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.