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WI Assembly Passes Deals on PFAS, SNAP Funding
The bills must pass the WI Senate before they could head to Gov. Evers' desk.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioLawmakers Move To Ban Data Center Gag Orders On Local Officials
Bill would prohibit nondisclosure agreements on data center projects while preserving trade secret protections, sponsors say.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioAnother Black History Month, Another Capitol Fight In Wisconsin
A resolution naming eight late Black Wisconsinites is the latest flashpoint in a yearslong partisan dispute.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio‘400-Year Veto’ Fight Heads To Wisconsin Voters In November
Assembly also passes sports betting bill and a wake boat bill with unusual rider.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin PSC, UW-Madison Partner For Nuclear Power Site Search
Gov. Evers says nuclear power could be 'game changer' for state.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioFirst Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets
Milwaukee Fire Department now has scanners at all 31 stations.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills
After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Deal Would Fund WisconsinEye After Shutdown
Senate passes bill including nearly $600,000 and seeks competitive bids for future broadcast rights.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioFarm Bankruptcies Rise in Wisconsin
Up 46% nationally in 2025; Wisconsin one of leaders in bankruptcy filings.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioIn Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps
Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioVos, LeMahieu Agree on $2.3 Billion Plan to Spend Surplus
But will Evers? Plan has tax rebates but no general school aid, a top goal of governor.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette Accused of Pushing Lower-Income Families Toward Risky Loans
MU among 41 colleges named in national report on schools favoring wealthier families.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio






















