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Republicans To Remove Hundreds Of Evers' Proposals From Budget

April 30, 2021 - 4:05pm

Republican lawmakers plan to remove hundreds of proposals from Gov. Tony Evers' state budget next week, from an expansion of Medicaid to the legalization of marijuana to the partial restoration of public sector union bargaining rights.

Enbridge Could Face Millions In Penalties For Failing To Report Spill In Fort Atkinson

April 30, 2021 - 4:00pm

Canadian firm Enbridge, Inc. could face millions of dollars in fines after the company failed to report a leak on one of its oil pipelines for more than a year.

3 Utilities Spending $649M To Buy State's Largest Proposed Renewable Energy Project

April 30, 2021 - 2:30pm

Three Wisconsin utilities are planning to buy what is slated to become the single largest renewable energy plant in the state. Utilities owned by Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group and Madison Gas and Electric are investing $649 million in the 465-megawatt Koshkonong Solar project in Dane County.

DHS: 789 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 New Deaths

April 30, 2021 - 2:15pm

There were 789 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were eight new deaths.

Evers Announces 3 Appointments To UW Board Of Regents

April 30, 2021 - 11:10am

Gov. Tony Evers has announced three appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. Prevea Health CEO Dr. Ashok Rai, UW-Stevens Point student Brianna Tucker and founder of Arenberg Holdings, John Miller, now join the policy setting board.

Michigan Judge Sends Mining Permit For Back Forty Project Back For Review

April 30, 2021 - 9:40am

Another permit has been called into question for Aquila Resources’ plans to build the Back Forty mine near the Menominee River on the Michigan-Wisconsin border.

Buzzworthy News: UW-Green Bay Designated 'Bee Campus USA'

April 30, 2021 - 6:30am

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has been designated a campus affiliate of the Bee City USA program, a recognition given to schools and cities that make efforts to support bee populations.

Electric Scooters Arrive In More Wisconsin Cities

April 30, 2021 - 6:05am

Appleton, Wauwatosa and Milwaukee will study the impact of dockless electric scooters this summer. Meanwhile, Sheboygan officials are paving the way for scooters too.

For The Love Of Trees: Learn How To Plant A Tree This Arbor Day

April 29, 2021 - 3:30pm

Wisconsin has undertaken an ambitious goal to plant and conserve 75 million trees by 2030, an effort touted Friday by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as a boon to the state's economy and its natural resources in recognition of Arbor Day.

Proposal Would Make Vaccine Tampering, Destruction A Felony In Wisconsin

April 29, 2021 - 2:30pm

Deliberately destroying or spoiling a COVID-19 vaccine could lead to felony charges in Wisconsin under a new proposal before state lawmakers.

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Republicans To Remove Hundreds Of Evers' Proposals From Budget

Enbridge Could Face Millions In Penalties For Failing To Report Spill In Fort Atkinson

3 Utilities Spending $649M To Buy State's Largest Proposed Renewable Energy Project

DHS: 789 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 New Deaths

Evers Announces 3 Appointments To UW Board Of Regents

Michigan Judge Sends Mining Permit For Back Forty Project Back For Review

Buzzworthy News: UW-Green Bay Designated 'Bee Campus USA'

Electric Scooters Arrive In More Wisconsin Cities

For The Love Of Trees: Learn How To Plant A Tree This Arbor Day

Proposal Would Make Vaccine Tampering, Destruction A Felony In Wisconsin

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