News Clips
Politics
In final State of the State, Evers pushes for school funding, end to gerrymandering
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 18, 2026
Republican leaders propose tax relief package lacking key Evers demand
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 16, 2026
As Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State, he remains crosswise with the GOP Legislature
Wisconsin Watch, February 16, 2026
Lawmakers at odds about funding WisconsinEye, putting its future in question
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 16, 2026
Senate Republicans propose up to $1,000 tax rebate as Assembly, Evers negotiate property tax relief
Wisconsin Examiner, February 12, 2026
Utilities & Energy
Non-disclosure agreements, energy costs focus of data center hearing
Wisconsin Examiner, February 18, 2026
Interested in data center news? The latest on stories we’re following
Wisconsin Watch, February 17, 2026
Advocates, critics react to judge’s decision in Line 5 case
WisPolitics, February 16, 2026
Judge rules in favor of Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in Wisconsin, upholding state permits
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 13, 2026
Residents raise concerns on data center rate proposal
WisPolitics, February 11, 2026
Environment
Budget committee approves amendments to Knowles-Nelson reauthorization bill
Wisconsin Examiner, February 16, 2026
Bills limiting land acquisition for Knowles-Nelson stewardship program receive Senate hearing
Wisconsin Examiner, February 4, 2026
Natural Resources Board approves standards for PFAS in drinking water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 28, 2026
Wisconsin lawmakers still at odds over funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Spectrum News 1, January 26, 2026
Assembly passes bill to pause funding for Knowles-Nelson land buys
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 22, 2026
Legal
How old is too old to be a Wisconsin judge? A bill sets an age cap
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 18, 2026
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar launches ad campaign
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 13, 2026
Dane County judge allows Madison absentee ballot lawsuit to proceed
WisPolitics, February 10, 2026
Maria Lazar on the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race
PBS Wisconsin, February 4, 2026
A look behind the cash going into Wisconsin's Supreme Court race
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 3, 2026
Employer & Consumer
Port Washington data center TIF district faces lawsuit from local group
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 13, 2026
State’s UI Trust Fund had more than $2.1B to end 2025
WisBusiness, February 12, 2026
'Manitowoc Minute' star Charlie Berens takes aim at data centers in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 2, 2026
New WEDC head shares vision for Wisconsin economic development, data centers
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 23, 2026
Assembly passes UI changes with only GOP votes after rejecting Democrats’ revisions
Wisconsin Examiner, January 20, 2026
Transportation & Infrastructure
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
Self-driving vehicle bill comes under fire in committee hearing
WisBusiness, February 4, 2026
Wisconsin keeps $62M in EV infrastructure funds with lawsuit win
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 28, 2026
Dealer association makes recruiting new auto techs top priority
Spectrum News 1, January 26, 2026
Health
Legislation would create new state office for reviewing claim denials
WisPolitics, February 17, 2026
Dem governor candidate Roys proposes 'KeldaCare' health care platform
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 16, 2026
Broad coalition urges lawmakers to add $69M to cover new FoodShare expenses
Wisconsin Examiner, February 12, 2026
‘Politics should never come before patients’: Why an advocacy group worries a hospital price transparency bill won’t pass in Wisconsin this year
Spectrum News 1, February 9, 2026
Senate Health Committee advances medical marijuana bill
WKOW, February 6, 2026
Education
Bill barring race-based programs in higher education heads to Evers after party-line Assembly vote
WisPolitics, February 13, 2026
Assembly committee to vote on bill to boost funding for ‘demonstration’ charter school
Wisconsin Examiner, February 10, 2026
Republicans delay Wisconsin DPI funding over water park spending concerns
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 5, 2026
Bills let businesses claim expanded tax credits for childcare
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 4, 2026
Private colleges, universities had $5.4B impact in WI, report shows
WisBusiness, January 28, 2026
