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Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects

Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects

We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Since 2019, more than 7,000 patients have participated in the Madison-based program.

UW-Madison Pro-Palestinian Protestors Face Discipline

UW-Madison Pro-Palestinian Protestors Face Discipline

Several dozen students have faced disciplinary proceedings linked to campus protests.

Wisconsin Announces $50 Million For Low-Interest Home Repair Loans

Wisconsin Announces $50 Million For Low-Interest Home Repair Loans

Individual loans from $5,000 to $50,000 offered for houses built before 1984.

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.

Homeless Camps Expanding Across the County 

Homeless Camps Expanding Across the County 

Milwaukee County seeing rise in homelessness, rise in encampments.

State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding

State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding

Just 31.5% of costs funded by state, notes Jill Underly. 'This is not nearly enough.'

‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges

‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges

Rep. Scott Krug chides US Rep. Tom Tiffany, RNC for calling foul on absentee ballots.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot

Kennedy suspended presidential campaign, fears he will take votes away from Trump.

Gun Education Center Will Join Military Museum in Kenosha

Gun Education Center Will Join Military Museum in Kenosha

Center's managers stress its apolitical nature and educational offerings. Funded by Pritzker family.

DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship

DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship

Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.

New Great Lakes Water Standards Would Apply Only to New Ships, Limiting Impact

New Great Lakes Water Standards Would Apply Only to New Ships, Limiting Impact

Existing vessels are exempt from installing treatment systems to control the spread of invasive species.