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Eric Hovde’s brother spends $1M on super PAC attacking Tammy Baldwin
A super PAC that has spent more than $220,000 on digital ads this month attacking Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin as a “career politician” is almost entirely funded by the brother of Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
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Green Bay alder will assume office following recount
Joey Prestley can immediately begin serving on city committees. He will be formally sworn in at the next council meeting on May 7.
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Investigation into China’s unfair trade practices supports Wisconsin shipbuilding
A new federal investigation into China’s alleged unfair shipbuilding practices is the first step toward standing up to China and protecting the industry in Wisconsin.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service rules out federal protections for lake sturgeon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided that lake sturgeon don’t need federal protections under the Endangered Species Act, saying the population remains resilient due to fish stocking and ongoing management.
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EPA lists 2 PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances
The EPA has listed two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances that will force businesses and those responsible for pollution to fund cleanup of the chemicals.
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Federal funds help push Green Bay affordable housing project past finish line
Senior Advisor to the President Tom Perez visited the development to see those federal funds in action.
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Green Bay City Council candidate won’t concede despite recount confirming loss
Following a recount, a former Green Bay City Council member has not conceded he lost his reelection bid earlier this month.
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UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert partnership lets students study at both schools
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and St. Norbert College are partnering to let students seamlessly study at both schools beginning this fall.
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Republican Eric Hovde loans campaign $8M in race against US Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Republican Eric Hovde is the latest example of a self-funder in high-profile Wisconsin elections, which experts say comes with major benefits and some drawbacks.
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We Energies, WPS apply for rate hikes for 2025 and 2026
If approved, a typical residential We Energies customer’s electric bills could rise between $10 and $11 per month in 2025 and between $7 and $8 in 2026, the utility estimates.