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Republican Proposal Moves Forward PFAS Standards

Republican Proposal Moves Forward PFAS Standards

But Democrats, DNR sought different path for forever-chemical regulation.

Former Wisconsin GOP Chair Said He Feared Trump Supporters During Fake Elector Scheme

Former Wisconsin GOP Chair Said He Feared Trump Supporters During Fake Elector Scheme

Andrew Hitt told CBS's 60 Minutes that he would have been 'scared to death' if he was the reason Trump lost Wisconsin

Evers Signs Legislative Maps Into Law, Ending Court Fight

Evers Signs Legislative Maps Into Law, Ending Court Fight

Maps reduce GOP's advantage, GOP avoids court drawing new maps via gerrymandering lawsuit.

Trans Youth Feel Less Safe Than LGBTQ+ Counterparts At School

Trans Youth Feel Less Safe Than LGBTQ+ Counterparts At School

Report find more inclusive curricula, protective policies needed.

Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

Barrier-shattering Phillips would have turned 100 on Sunday.

Great Lakes Ice Cover Melts To Record Low For Mid-February

Great Lakes Ice Cover Melts To Record Low For Mid-February

Researchers recorded lowest ice cover on Great Lakes since records began in 1973

Proposal Would Require State Agencies To Report AI Plans, Associated Job Cuts

Proposal Would Require State Agencies To Report AI Plans, Associated Job Cuts

Annual reports would require agencies, departments to identify how AI could improve efficiency, reduce headcount.

Assembly Passes Bill That Would Limit Transmission Line Competition

Assembly Passes Bill That Would Limit Transmission Line Competition

Proposal was the most lobbied on issue in 2023.

Concordia University Is Latest College To Face Financial Challenges

Concordia University Is Latest College To Face Financial Challenges

Move follows 2023 closing of nearby Cardinal Stritch University

Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers

Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers

Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.

We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek

We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek

But environmental groups argue the plan gets in the way of clean energy, climate goals