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WI Senate Debates Competing Data Center Bills
Non-disclosure agreements, consumer costs, renewable energy key issues.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Key Committee Approves Changes to Knowles-Nelson Reauthorization Bill
'Killing a popular program out of spite does not make a great bumper sticker.'
Feb 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
GOP legislators 'have strong feelings both for and against' land acquisition program.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Microsoft President Supports Law to Regulate WI Data Centers
Brad Smith releases Community-First AI Infrastructure proposal.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Evan Casey
Where Do 9 Candidates for Governor Stand on Data Centers?
Hong calls for moratorium, Hughes, Schoemann see 'opportunity.'
Jan 13th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants
Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
Republican Attacks Misleading on State Stewardship Program?
Data shows just 1.13% of all state land conserved by Knowles-Nelson program.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Alderwoman Seeks To Regulate Data Centers in Milwaukee
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic's proposal would start with a "pause" on local development.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund
'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Supervisors Back Data Center Rules
County committee unanimously supports state legislation to regulate data centers.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Beware of Data Center Darkness
There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Bill Targets Utility Prices
Bill would cap residential energy bills at 2% of household income.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Democratic Lawmakers Propose ‘Policy Framework’ For Wisconsin Data Centers
Companies would be required to comply with labor, energy and sustainability requirements.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Bipartisan Wisconsin Bill Would Create New State Disaster Aid Program
$30 million grant program to offer aid for those not covered by federal disaster assistance.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
School Aid Shrinks for 7 in 10 Wisconsin Districts
Most districts see aid cuts as $350 million shifts to private programs.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program
Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
After Losing Reelection Bid, Former State Senator Wins Federal Job
Real estate developer Duey Stroebel is now a regional administrator for HUD.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Budget Cuts Stewardship Funds But Underwrites Timber Industry
$100 million for funding public lands cut, $1 million to help timber industry added.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
New Legislators Sponsor ‘Wish List’ Bills
You'd be surprised by the range of ideas and proposals by Capitol newcomers.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Senate Votes To Make Sharing ‘Deepfake’ Nude Images A Felony
Bill author says legislation needed to protect residents as AI capabilities advance.
May 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Why the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Matters
Bipartisan program has created wonderful recreational lands we enjoy.
Apr 20th, 2025 by State Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislature Pauses To Remember Jonathan Brostoff
But will it act on proposal to add waiting periods to gun purchases?
Mar 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session
6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.
Jan 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Minority Leader Neubauer Believes Democrat’s Gains Will Change Assembly
Republicans will be forced to take up a number of "really popular issues" they've previously sidelined.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Women Lead Democratic Gains in Legislature
Wisconsin voters rejected Kamala Harris but back many other women for office.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Habush Sinykin Defeats Stroebel, Flips Senate Seat For Dems
Attorney and environmental advocate defeats Republican Duey Stroebel.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Dems Need To Win Three Key Senate Races For Control of Wisconsin Government
Races could create pathway for Democratic control of Senate or lock-in Republican control for years.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Joe Schulz, and Evan Casey
North Shore, Ozaukee County Senate Race Is State’s Most Expensive
And also viewed as its most competitive. Stroebel being challenged by Habush Sinykin.
Oct 10th, 2024 by Maggie Zale
Hendricks, Uihlein Fill GOP Legislature’s Fundraising Coffers
More than half of $7.2 million raised comes from the two megadonors. Dem legislative groups raise $4.7 million.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature
National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
On 2nd Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling, Democrats Say Abortion Rights Still Key Issue
Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, causing 1849 law to go into effect in Wisconsin until challenged.
Jun 24th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.
State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
The Impact of Impeachment Threats
Republicans seek to scare Justice Protasiewicz and elections overseer Meagan Wolfe into following their dictates.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Election Shows Shifting Demographics
The WOW counties delivered less wow for the Republican Party.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Dan Knodl Declares Victory in 8th District Senate Race
Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin hasn't conceded. Republican supermajority at stake.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority
Republican Rep. Dan Knodl, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin compete for open seat.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Knodl Beats Trump-Backed Candidate in 8th Senate District GOP Primary
Brandtjen loses. Republican Dan Knodl will face Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin in April.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Will Democratic Ad Boost Election Denier Brandtjen?
Ad in open state Senate race seems designed to help most extreme GOP candidate.
Feb 19th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Meet The Candidates Seeking Open State Senate Seat
Three Republicans, one Democrat running for seat held by retiring Sen Alberta Darling.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Protasiewicz Outraises Opponents in State Supreme Court Race
A 3-1 advantage over her nearest opponent in total campaign donations.
Jan 22nd, 2023 by Henry Redman
First Democrat Enters Race To Replace Sen. Darling
Attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin declares for race that already has four Republicans.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Judge Extends Deadline on Foxconn Case
Company’s proposed diversion of Lake Michigan water is illegal, environmental groups charge.
Nov 28th, 2018 by James Rowen
Groups Challenge Legality of Foxconn’s Water Diversion
Argues the DNR made a mistake in approving the water diversion.
May 29th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
How Foxconn Will Pollute Wisconsin
And why the company may get away with it.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn Water Request Violates Law
Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.
Mar 12th, 2018 by James Rowen
