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Demand for Cottage Cheese Rises, Wisconsin Coop Responds

Demand for Cottage Cheese Rises, Wisconsin Coop Responds

Associated Milk Producers Inc. switching from cheddar to higher protein cottage cheese.

Alliant Energy Proposes Special Electric Rates for Meta’s Data Center

Alliant Energy Proposes Special Electric Rates for Meta’s Data Center

But document hides details, including amount of energy needed and termination costs.

MPS Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit

MPS Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit

Superintendent Cassellius proposes a list of mid-year cuts.

UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump

UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump

Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.

Bill Targets ‘Revolving Door’ Between State Regulators and Utilities

Bill Targets ‘Revolving Door’ Between State Regulators and Utilities

PSC commissioners must wait 3 years after leaving office to take jobs with utilities.

Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation

Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation

College level courses less likely at schools with high rates of poverty.

How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges

How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges

Fewer Black and Hispanic students at UW-Madison, more at UW-Eau Claire, UWM.

Wisconsin Tribes Worried About ICE Tactics in Minnesota

Wisconsin Tribes Worried About ICE Tactics in Minnesota

Ho-Chunk president says federal agents have stopped, detained Native Americans.

Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting

Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting

Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote

Evers Administration Unveils Largest Child Labor Case in State History

Evers Administration Unveils Largest Child Labor Case in State History

Governor’s office highlights sweeping DWD findings against Burger King operator Cave Enterprises.

Homeless Veterans Bill Advances, But Not For All Of Wisconsin

Homeless Veterans Bill Advances, But Not For All Of Wisconsin

New state funding would bolster Milwaukee-area housing programs while leaving northern and western veterans without added beds or services.

PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping

PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping

The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals