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Should Lakes and Forests Have Rights in Wisconsin? Bills Propose Protections
A group of Democrats is proposing 'rights of nature' legislation
Oct 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘SWIFTIE Act’ Aims To Stop Scalpers in Wisconsin
Dem-backed bill would ban bots, cap markup rates and require price transparency.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Shutdown Delays Potential Soybean Farmer Bailout
But do farmers want it? "It's kind of like putting a Band-aid on a gunshot wound," says association leader.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fishing, Not Warming, Is Leading Driver of Midwest Fish Populations
Study led by UW-Madison found fishing had a greater effect on most studied locations.
Oct 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Liberal Firms Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court To Advance Redistricting Lawsuit
Lawyers for Republicans say Protasiewicz and Crawford should recuse.
Oct 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising
Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills
Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement
Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County
State plan diverts funding from school libraries.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions
State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Citing Opposition, Microsoft Cancels Caledonia Data Center
But it is still moving forward on other projects and intends to find another site nearby.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills
Proposals now head to dormant Senate.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
