Panel explores energy challenges, opportunities linked to data centers

The energy grid challenge posed by more data centers coming online presents an opportunity to accelerate new technologies in this space, according to former state PSC Commissioner Tyler Huebner.  Huebner, who now works for Google’s energy market development team, was a featured speaker at this week’s Customers First Coalition 2025

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly urges lawmakers to prioritize education in state budget

State budget writing committee starts review of 2025-27 Biennial Budget today MADISON — As the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance begins executive sessions on the 2025-27 Biennial Budget today, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly is once again calling on lawmakers to make a meaningful investment in Wisconsin’s public

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WisDems: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden is playing games with SNAP, Medicaid

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner on Tuesday called attention to Derrick Van Orden’s hypocritical behavior toward Republican proposed changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Derrick Van Orden claims he’s against making cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, yet he voted for a budget framework that would cut as much as $880

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UW–Eau Claire: Largest honors class headed down diverse pathways

Members of the largest honors program graduating class in University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire history will take vastly different routes to their professional careers after spring commencement. The 133 graduates of the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College have academic interests ranging from nursing and law to computer programming and golf course

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Pabst Mansion re-listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the re-listing of the Pabst Mansion in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance on April 23, 2025. The building was originally constructed from 1890-1892 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. It was originally listed in the National Register of

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues to stop illegal termination of federal electric vehicle infrastructure funding

Funding cuts threaten Wisconsin jobs, businesses, and nearly $63 million for state electric vehicle infrastructure MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he joined 16 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for electric

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting shooting range grant applications

Submit proposals by July 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through July 15, 2025.  The grant program provides financial assistance for safe and accessible firearm or archery recreational shooting opportunities for the public. Managers of public and private shooting

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Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves $125 million in projects across Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission (SBC) met to approve important projects totaling approximately $125 million statewide.  “Whether it’s supporting the success of students and our state’s dedicated public servants, investing in community infrastructure to uphold public safety, or ensuring we are laying the groundwork

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