Robert Cowles is a Wisconsin State Senator.
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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
Tommy Thompson Shames Himself
His embrace of Donald Trump and RFK Jr. has soiled the ex-governor’s reputation.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris
Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview
Oct 25th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Will Legislators Run Or Not?
The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature
Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments
Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'
Mar 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid
Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries serious risks.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees
GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission
Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary
Stop blocking his appointees, governor pleads. GOP lawmakers defend their actions.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans
Advocates say it could reduce costs for consumers. Utilities association opposes it.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
We Energies, Alliant Closing Coal Plants
But customers could be paying off utilities' coal plant debt for years to come.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Kari Lydersen
Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature
Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities
Shift from 30 to 90 days would give more time to find new housing.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees
Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill
Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman
State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft
Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'
Sep 20th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills
Deal heads to Gov. Evers’ desk. Despite bipartisan support, some are calling for him to veto proposals.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget
Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
