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Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms
GOP proposal would block state regulators from approving projects without local signoff first.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
It’s Butter Vs Margarine. Again
140 years after original ban on 'oleo,' legislators propose limits on its use.
Nov 27th, 2025 by Annie Pulley
Wisconsin Approves First Large-Scale Wind Project In More Than A Decade
Large solar project near Whitewater also approved.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
How Wisconsin’s Small Newspapers Endure
Amid decline in local papers some survive by fostering community connections.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Lorin Cox
Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry
Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'
Jun 7th, 2025 by Courtney Everett
Inferior Care Feared As Counties Privatize Nursing Homes
In past three decades, 22 Wisconsin counties have sold or closed facilities.
Dec 15th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin Republicans Launch Pro-Harris Campaign
Group of two-dozen GOP members, including former lawmakers, are backing Harris over Trump.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Democrats Target Rep. Novak in New District
Remapped Assembly district is 55% Democrat. But incumbent Republican is running hard.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin’s Largest Solar Park Now Operational
Badger Hollow, owned by We Energies and two other utilities, has 830,000 panels.
Jan 6th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Sierra Club Finds We Energies Behind On Clean Energy
Report gives We Energies a 'D'; other utilities in state ranked higher.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Concerns About Forced Labor in China Delaying Wisconsin Solar Projects
Customs reviews needed for foreign-made panels that sit in Chicago-area warehouse.
Jul 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project
850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
State Solar Projects Delayed For Months
Utility companies point to supply chain issues, Chinese tariff dispute.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Utilities Delay Closing Coal Plants
Alliant, We Energies say supply chain slowing down shift to renewables.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
2 Utilities Raising Rates for Clean Energy Transition
We Energies and WPS say proposed rate increases will pay for investment in renewables.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Speaker Vos Struggles to Maintain Control
Assailed by GOP rebels. ‘Conspiracy theorists have taken over the party.’
Jan 31st, 2022 by Melanie Conklin
State Added Most Solar Ever in 2021
300 megawatts of utility-scale solar came online in Wisconsin, as renewable energy grows.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
WEC Energy Quitting Coal By 2035
The utility that owns WE Energies will transition to natural gas and renewables.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job
Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Peter Cameron
State Officials Prepare for Self-Driving Vehicles
Madison will be national testing site. ‘It will change our lives’.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
8 More Counties Plan Referendum on Gerrymandering
51 of 72 counties support non-partisan redistricting, 8 more counties will vote in November.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
