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Wisconsin governor candidates talk about supporting local control, but their records are mixed depending on the issue

by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Tom Tiffany supported local control for public land purchases after pushing for state preemption over mining regulations; David Crowley backed blocking municipalities from privatizing water and sewage services.

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Environment, Forward, Health & Welfare

How a UW tool helps Milwaukee decide which lead pipes to replace first

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch October 23, 2026October 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment, Government

Concerned Wisconsinites push candidates on PFAS regulations

by Ann Meyer / Green Bay Press Times October 22, 2026October 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two smoke plumes billow into a blue sky at a power plant next to a lake.

Environment

EPA proposes shifting oversight of coal ash landfills in Wisconsin to state regulators

by Danielle Kaeding / WPR October 17, 2026October 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An aerial view of a fenced construction site surrounded by trees shows smoke in the air, charred machinery, a yellow excavator, stacked pipes, trucks and several people.

Environment

Enbridge says another fire destroys drill rig on Line 5 project in northern Wisconsin

by Danielle Kaeding / WPR October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Environment

Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high

by Jana Rose Schleis / KBIA October 13, 2026October 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment

Watch: How Wisconsin’s lake sturgeon are making a comeback in the Milwaukee River basin

by Trisha Young / Wisconsin Watch October 11, 2026October 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

We Energies strikes deal to power Oracle data center with nuclear energy

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch October 2, 2026October 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment

Enbridge estimates northern Wisconsin Line 5 gas leak will cost $15M

by Danielle Kaeding / WPR September 27, 2026September 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A hazy view of the Wisconsin State Capitol rises above a city street with cars, buildings and trees as smoke reduces visibility.

Environment, Government

Voters, scientists say candidates should dig into environmental issues

by Ann Meyer / Green Bay Press Times September 22, 2026September 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Environment

Court ruling could spare Wisconsin ratepayers costs of keeping Michigan coal plant open

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch September 11, 2026September 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment

Milwaukee County judge overturns trespassing citation in Lake Michigan beach access case

by Evan Casey / WPR September 4, 2026September 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Category: Environment

Wisconsin governor candidates talk about supporting local control, but their records are mixed depending on the issue

How a UW tool helps Milwaukee decide which lead pipes to replace first

Concerned Wisconsinites push candidates on PFAS regulations

EPA proposes shifting oversight of coal ash landfills in Wisconsin to state regulators

Enbridge says another fire destroys drill rig on Line 5 project in northern Wisconsin

Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high

Watch: How Wisconsin’s lake sturgeon are making a comeback in the Milwaukee River basin

We Energies strikes deal to power Oracle data center with nuclear energy

Enbridge estimates northern Wisconsin Line 5 gas leak will cost $15M

Voters, scientists say candidates should dig into environmental issues

Court ruling could spare Wisconsin ratepayers costs of keeping Michigan coal plant open

Milwaukee County judge overturns trespassing citation in Lake Michigan beach access case

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