News Clips
Politics
Wisconsin’s state building footprint is shrinking. Candidates for governor have different ideas about what’s next
Wisconsin Watch, January 12, 2026
Wisconsin wedding barn owners call for easing restrictions in new liquor license law
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 12, 2026
GOP leaders begin enforcing a ban on recording legislative hearings
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 9, 2026
Wisconsin lawmakers consider changes to hemp policy that’s ‘clear as mud’
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 9, 2026
State corrections committee reviews prison study, hygiene bills for incarcerated people
Wisconsin Examiner, January 8, 2026
Utilities & Energy
Grid operator bypasses Dairyland, ATC bids for new power lines
WisPolitics, January 8, 2026
Divisive power line competition bill appears dead in Wisconsin legislature again
Wisconsin State Journal, January 8, 2026
Data center impacts on energy, water infrastructure ‘difficult to assess,’ report says
WisBusiness, January 8, 2026
GOP proposal seeks to shield utility ratepayers from data center costs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 7, 2026
Vos sees focus on data centers as part of broader look at energy costs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 6, 2026
Environment
Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $484 Million to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure for Wisconsinites in 82 Municipalities
Office of the Governor, January 8, 2026
High PFAS levels in Wisconsin eaglets may reduce their ability to fend off illness
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 7, 2026
Wisconsin community beset with PFAS getting $40M for new water system
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 7, 2026
What to know about Wisconsin Democrats' climate change agenda
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 22, 2025
Republicans attack ‘strawman’ Knowles-Nelson for land conservation
Wisconsin Examiner, December 22, 2025
Legal
Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor face off in the 2026 election for an open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
PBS Wisconsin, January 5, 2026
What to know about Wisconsin's battle over congressional redistricting
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 29, 2025
What to know about the Josh Kaul, Eric Toney attorney general rematch
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 29, 2025
2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
Associated Press, December 12, 2025
Sick of those state Supreme Court campaign ads, Wisconsin? Here’s how other states avoid them
Wisconsin Watch, December 5, 2025
Employer & Consumer
Wisconsin Manufacturing Report shows positive momentum
InBusiness, January 5, 2026
Port Washington data center groundbreaking shows partnerships, marketing might
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 18, 2025
Unemployment is at a 4-year high nationwide. What’s happening in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Public Radio, December 18, 2025
Wisconsin agriculture faces uncertainty heading into 2026
Wisconsin Examiner, December 17, 2025
Harley-Davidson Announces Key Leadership Changes
Urban Milwaukee, December 10, 2025
Transportation & Infrastructure
Blackout and butter yellow Wisconsin license plates now available
WKOW, January 9, 2026
Proposal seeks to bring driverless cars to Wisconsin communities
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 8, 2026
New bill would pave the way for autonomous vehicles on Wisconsin roads
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 31, 2025
WisDOT fixes accounting error found in audit of state financial report
Wisconsin Examiner, December 22, 2025
WisDOT: Move Over law expansion will protect motorists
WMTV, December 9, 2025
Health
New Wisconsin bill targets surprise ground ambulance bills
Fox 6, January 7, 2026
PSC announces application periods for Telemedicine Equipment grants
In Business Madison, January 8, 2026
Lawmakers seek hospital price transparency, while hospitals say they should focus on insurers
Wisconsin Examiner, January 8, 2026
UW-Madison researchers using fruit flies to find potential treatment for incurable cancer
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 7, 2026
DHS: Medicaid expenses projected to come in $213 million higher than budgeted
WisPolitics, January 6, 2026
Education
Bill proposes funding one charter school as pilot to improve academic achievement
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 12, 2026
Wisconsin child care providers await federal funding freeze that could cause closures
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 5, 2026
Calling for state-supported universal child care, Barnes meets with parents and providers
Wisconsin Examiner, December 12, 2025
Legislative panel approves new teaching requirements for UW faculty
Wisconsin Public Radio, December 11, 2025
7 ways Wisconsin could address educator misconduct like other states
The Capital Times, December 11, 2025
