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After failing last year, bill limiting competition for transmission lines returns to the state Legislature

October 13, 2023 - 6:15am

Lawmakers in both chambers of the state Legislature held hearings this week on a bill that essentially limits competition between companies building new power lines.

EPA announces largest project ever funded under a Great Lakes cleanup program in Milwaukee

October 12, 2023 - 2:15pm

The largest project ever funded under a Great Lakes cleanup program will remove contaminated sediments from a polluted hotspot in Milwaukee.

Child care advocates voice support for Evers' workforce funding proposals

October 12, 2023 - 5:50am

Child care providers and guardians testified Wednesday in support of a special bill authored by Gov. Tony Evers that would extend funding for child care subsidies and other workforce development proposals.

USS Milwaukee's voyage ends, underscoring failures of costly Navy ships built in Wisconsin

October 11, 2023 - 12:00pm

The Navy is decommissioning billions of dollars worth of ships long before their expected lifespans after numerous mechanical issues. Wisconsin shipyards helped build the troubled vessels.

Milwaukee considering pay hikes for mayor, common council

October 11, 2023 - 5:15am

A proposal to significantly increase the salaries of Milwaukee's mayor and common council members would give those officials their first raise since 2008.

Service workers at Green Bay's historic Lambeau Field work to form a union

October 10, 2023 - 5:50am

About 70 service workers at Lambeau Field are trying to form a union, with guidance from organizers who helped Fiserv Forum workers in Milwaukee win recognition.

Liberals on Wisconsin Supreme Court side with tenant advocates seeking to scrub some eviction records

October 10, 2023 - 5:05am

Tenant advocates sought the changes, arguing low-income Wisconsinites are being haunted by prior eviction records.

Xcel Energy plans new $500M transmission line in western Wisconsin

October 9, 2023 - 6:15am

Xcel Energy is proposing a new $500 million transmission line through parts of western Wisconsin. The utility says it's necessary to maintain grid reliability as coal-fired power plants are phased out in favor of renewable energy sources.

State’s shared revenue deal more lifeline than bonanza for smaller municipalities

October 9, 2023 - 5:45am

A new approach to shared revenue will help municipalities across the state pay for law enforcement, fire protection and emergency medical services. But the infusion of funds is not likely to keep local government from raising taxes and fees.

Amazon continues expanding its Wisconsin footprint as state joins FTC lawsuit

October 9, 2023 - 5:00am

Wisconsin recently joined 16 other states and the Federal Trade Commission in suing Amazon for using unfair strategies to maintain monopoly power, as the company continues to expand its presence in the state.

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After failing last year, bill limiting competition for transmission lines returns to the state Legislature

EPA announces largest project ever funded under a Great Lakes cleanup program in Milwaukee

Child care advocates voice support for Evers' workforce funding proposals

USS Milwaukee's voyage ends, underscoring failures of costly Navy ships built in Wisconsin

Milwaukee considering pay hikes for mayor, common council

Service workers at Green Bay's historic Lambeau Field work to form a union

Liberals on Wisconsin Supreme Court side with tenant advocates seeking to scrub some eviction records

Xcel Energy plans new $500M transmission line in western Wisconsin

State’s shared revenue deal more lifeline than bonanza for smaller municipalities

Amazon continues expanding its Wisconsin footprint as state joins FTC lawsuit

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