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The State of Politics: Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor
The State of Politics

Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination

Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination

Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.

DNR Names Companies Responsible for PFAS Contamination In Northern Wisconsin Community

DNR Names Companies Responsible for PFAS Contamination In Northern Wisconsin Community

A site inspection found PFAS levels more than three times those typically seen in soil, groundwater and sediments.

Green Bay Area Ducks Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’

Green Bay Area Ducks Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’

Warnings by state agencies to limit consumption given high levels of PFAS.

Defamation Charges Dropped Against Minocqua Brewing Owner

Defamation Charges Dropped Against Minocqua Brewing Owner

Kirk Bangstad still faces harassment charge, lawsuit by publisher

Mining Project in Northwoods Worries Opponents

Mining Project in Northwoods Worries Opponents

Explorative effort the first in nearly 30 years. Faces tribal lawsuit, other opposition.

After Federal Changes, Wisconsin Plans Again for Broadband Expansion

After Federal Changes, Wisconsin Plans Again for Broadband Expansion

New Trump-era rules for $1 billion in funding for Wisconsin under Biden program.

State Budget Cuts Stewardship Funds But Underwrites Timber Industry

State Budget Cuts Stewardship Funds But Underwrites Timber Industry

$100 million for funding public lands cut, $1 million to help timber industry added.

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment

Kirk Bangstad arrested for alleged harassment of Lakeland Times publisher.

Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry

Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry

Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'

Lawsuit Alleges Minocqua Brewing Owner Uses Super PAC for Personal Gain

Lawsuit Alleges Minocqua Brewing Owner Uses Super PAC for Personal Gain

Bangstad was previously liable for defamation in civil case and charged with criminal defamation.

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions

Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.

Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.

Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation

Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation

Northern Wisconsin counties push to revoke grant for largest such project in state history.

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.

Minocqua Brewery Owner Files To Get Trump Tossed From Ballot

Minocqua Brewery Owner Files To Get Trump Tossed From Ballot

Filing from super PAC is first step in process expected to end at Supreme Court.

Minocqua Brewery Super PAC Sues to End Voucher Schools

Minocqua Brewery Super PAC Sues to End Voucher Schools

Suit charges they violate state Constitution and are destroying public education.

Murphy’s Law: How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Murphy’s Law

How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Most are poorer than average members of Congress. Then there’s Ron Johnson.

Eau Claire Sues PFAS Manufacturers

Eau Claire Sues PFAS Manufacturers

Lawsuit demands makers of 'forever' chemicals pay for cleanup of city wells and groundwater.

Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan

Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan

Republicans spike proposal to preserve 70,000 acres of forest in northern Wisconsin.

Republican Lawmakers Oppose Record-Breaking Wisconsin Land Conversation

Republican Lawmakers Oppose Record-Breaking Wisconsin Land Conversation

Sen. Felzkowski leads opposition to preserving 56,000 acres of forest near Rhinelander.

Wisconsin Seeking Federal Help For Town With PFAS Contamination 170 Times Safe Levels

Wisconsin Seeking Federal Help For Town With PFAS Contamination 170 Times Safe Levels

“We don't really have an idea where it's coming from,” says DNR official.