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Politics
Wisconsin Senate releases packed agenda for what could be last session day before midterms
Wisconsin Public Radio, March 17, 2026
Legalized online sports betting faces pushback before key vote
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 17, 2026
Kapenga tells ‘UpFront’ LeMahieu could lose leadership post if online gaming, NIL bills get floor votes
WisPolitics, March 16, 2026
State Republicans differ over legalizing online sports betting
Spectrum News 1, March 13, 2026
Lawmakers advance UW athletics name, image and likeness bill with broad open records exemption
Wisconsin Examiner, March 12, 2026
Utilities & Energy
Senate committee signs off on data center bills
WisBusiness, March 16, 2026
Regulators approve We Energies purchase of 150-megawatt solar project for data center
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 13, 2026
Barnes' utility rate freeze 'by law could not be put into practice'
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 13, 2026
Bill would require local approval for wind and solar energy projects
Spectrum News 1, March 10, 2026
Democratic candidate Barnes would freeze utility rates as governor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 9, 2026
Environment
Fate of Knowles-Nelson conservation program goes to Senate this week
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 16, 2026
Why Eau Claire is building the state’s largest PFAS treatment facility
Spectrum News 1, March 11, 2026
Senate committee unanimously backs PFAS compromise
WisPolitics, March 6, 2026
Algae is a ‘little vacuum’ for microplastics. Midwest scientists think it could clean up the problem
Wisconsin Public Radio, March 6, 2026
Despite US climate retreat, Bayfield County is making millions from carbon credits
Wisconsin Public Radio, March 3, 2026
Legal
This year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court fundraising fight is comparatively calm
Wisconsin Public Radio, March 13, 2026
Wisconsin Legislature sued over use of private lawyers
Wisconsin Public Radio, March 11, 2026
State Supreme Court hears dispute over DOJ’s handling of settlement money under lame-duck law
WisPolitics, March 12, 2026
Explore WPR’s voter guide for the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Wisconsin Public Radio, March 10, 2026
Ziegler won’t seek reelection in ‘27
WisPolitics, March 9, 2026
Employer & Consumer
Evers vetoes child care tax credit for businesses, says it's too broad
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 13, 2026
Data shows outdoor recreation boosts Wisconsin’s economy by record $12B
Wisconsin Public Radio, March 9, 2026
Data centers fuel $1 billion in Wisconsin business growth, but some question long-term impact
Wisconsin Watch, March 3, 2026
Wisconsin sets apprenticeship record for fourth year in a row
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 19, 2026
Port Washington data center TIF district faces lawsuit from local group
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 13, 2026
Transportation & Infrastructure
Amtrak plans to bring passenger trains to Madison by 2030
Wisconsin State Journal, March 6, 2026
Safety top of mind as lawmakers push for fully autonomous vehicles in Wisconsin
WKOW, February 25, 2026
Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in Wisconsin
Grist, February 23, 2026
GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin
Spectrum News 1, February 13, 2026
Wisconsin drivers order more than 10,000 blackout, retro plates in first month
Fox 11, February 9, 2026
Health
1,200 fewer Wisconsin 2-year-olds were up-to-date on vaccines in 2025
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 9, 2026
In Focus: Sen. Bradley details bill to increase hospital price transparency
Spectrum News 1, March 8, 2026
Democrats again pitch for BadgerCare ‘public option’ to expand health coverage
Wisconsin Examiner, March 4, 2026
Hospital vacancy rates still well above pre-pandemic levels despite gains
WisBusiness, February 24, 2026
Bill allows Medicaid coverage for inmate mental health care
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 20, 2026
Education
Assembly Dems propose $1.3 billion for K-12
WisPolitics, March 17, 2026
68 out of 72 Wisconsin counties saw a decline in public school students
Wisconsin Public Radio, March 16, 2026
Report: Child care in Wisconsin may require more state support
Wisconsin State Journal, March 5, 2026
Evers says he has to think about the ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban lawmakers are pushing
Wisconsin Examiner, March 4, 2026
Co-chair says ‘nothing wrong’ with DPI water park conference as Joint Finance releases $1.75 million to agency
WisPolitics, March 4, 2026
