News Clips
Politics
Democrats make their pitch for governor at annual state convention
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 14, 2026
Sara Rodriguez leads field for governor in Wisconsin Dems' straw poll
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 14, 2026
Two Democrats seek to challenge Treasurer John Leiber, Wisconsin’s only GOP state office holder
Wisconsin Examiner, June 11, 2026
Governor candidate Crowley proposes repeal of 'minimum markup' on gas
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 11, 2026
Bangstad vows to sue after Elections Commission found he failed to make gubernatorial ballot
WisPolitics, June 10, 2026
Utilities & Energy
Where the governor candidates stand on utility rates, energy policy
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 15, 2026
We Energies seeks to loosen some financial guarantees for data centers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 12, 2026
Hearing scheduled on proposal to replace We Energies with Milwaukee public utility
WTMJ, June 9, 2026
Trump announces $19 million to modernize Wisconsin coal plant
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 4, 2026
Wisconsin lawmakers oppose utility push to pause competition for power line projects
Wisconsin Watch, June 2, 2026
Environment
Wisconsin’s lead pipe count is falling. But the search isn’t over.
Wisconsin Watch, June 12, 2026
AI-powered cameras watch for wildfires in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 8, 2026
Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement in Tyco PFAS contamination
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 4, 2026
Superior refinery shuts down unit that removes harmful emissions
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 3, 2026
Mandela Barnes gains major environmental endorsement in Wisconsin Democratic primary
Milwaukee Courier, May 26, 2026
Legal
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear appeal in 2nd redistricting case
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 11, 2026
Wisconsin Supreme Court revisits recusal rules amid debate over money and impartiality
Wisconsin Watch, June 1, 2026
Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up appeal seeking redraw of congressional map
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 29, 2026
Republican AG candidate Eric Toney gears up for rematch with Josh Kaul
Wisconsin State Journal, May 28, 2026
Legal wrangling in one challenge to congressional map could bar appeal in second suit
WisPolitics, May 20, 2026
Employer & Consumer
Wisconsin tourism generated a record $27 billion in 2025
Spectrum News 1, June 9, 2026
Over $2M in Fast Forward training grants awarded
In Business Madison, June 2, 2026
Madison leads in health, bioscience and technology jobs
In Business Madison, May 28, 2026
Health care, transportation jobs continue to grow
InBusiness, May 8, 2026
Wisconsin lost 8,600 manufacturing jobs in 2025. Here's what to know.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 28, 2026
Transportation & Infrastructure
50 electric school buses to transport MPS kids starting this fall
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 10, 2026
If Madison gets Amtrak back, where would the station go? Here are the city's options
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 8, 2026
Will Lawmakers Finally Repeal Wisconsin Emissions Testing?
Milwaukee Magazine, June 4, 2026
Record-high diesel prices squeeze Wisconsin trucking companies
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 26, 2026
Could Amtrak chug into Madison by the end of the decade? Here are the latest plans.
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 22, 2026
Health
WI ranked 8th for child well-being, but racial disparities persist
WisBusiness, June 9, 2026
Wisconsin health dept. introduces BadgerCare recipients to new federal work requirement
Wisconsin Examiner, June 9, 2026
Wisconsin doctors say HPV vaccine has cut cancer rates. Only half of teens get the shots.
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 8, 2026
Dane County ends safer smoking program that conflicted with Wisconsin law
Wisconsin Watch, May 26, 2026
New and expecting moms are dying of overdoses. What can save them?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 20, 2026
Education
Democratic gubernatorial candidates discuss education priorities
Spectrum News 1, June 12, 2026
Lawsuit alleges Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction violated open meetings law
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 11, 2026
Milwaukee education leaders frustrated with DPI over funding for reading initiative
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 9, 2026
Childcare providers are about to lose a safety net
Wisconsin Examiner, June 8, 2026
Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approves 4th tuition increase in 4 years
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 4, 2026
