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In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change
Changes in the White House and the U.S. Senate could have major rollbacks for significant climate policies, according to experts.
Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?
Global efforts to fight climate change stumbled but survived the last time Donald Trump was elected president and withdrew the United States from an international climate agreement.
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
Trump's agenda would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers.
Electric vehicle policy drives up federal lobbying spending in first half of 2024
Intense debate around electric vehicles, commonly known as EVs, has spurred a flood of lobbying spending.
Report: Clean energy jobs grew four times faster than regular jobs in the Midwest
Wisconsin saw more than 73,000 clean energy jobs in 2023.
Wisconsin dams are failing more frequently, a new report finds
A new report shows Wisconsin is seeing dam failures more frequently, in another sign that the state is seeing stronger storms.
OSHA cites recycling company for repeat violations
A follow-up inspection by federal workplace safety investigators in April found a Janesville recycling company continuing to expose employees to unsafe levels of lead and cadmium while they dismantled cathode ray tubes from older TVs, despite being cited for the same violations in April 2023.
Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
Scientists say human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of deadly Hurricane Helene by about 10%. The analysis released as hurricane Milton hits Florida.
Little fish makes big splash on Wisconsin River bridge project
Biologists will pick out the starhead topminnow by hand to keep them safe during replacement of the Wisconsin River Bridge.
DNR shares impact statement for Line 5 project
The state wildlife agency released a final environmental impact statement on Enbridge's plan to relocate its Line 5 oil pipeline, a step closer to rerouting it around tribal land.
WisDOT announces $10M for congestion-cutting projects
Federal funding can be used for projects that improve traffic flow, add intersections or turn lanes or enhance roadway mobility, governor’s officials said.
Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting projects with lawsuits seeking to cancel them or tie them up for years in costly litigation.
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- Marquette professor wins Milek Fellowship with ‘Goldilocks’ solution to an earthquake engineering problem
- Big Bend planners recommend permit for athletic complex’s 1st phase
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of April 20, 2026
- $3M commitment boosts Milwaukee plan for nearly 100 affordable homes
- Where Wisconsin governor candidates stand on data center construction
- Marshfield plans $7.6 million youth center at former J.C. Penney building
- Milwaukee convention hotel plan advances with possible $500 million financing
- 49 townhomes set for downtown Milwaukee’s north edge
- The Brewers’ roof is leaking. But it could be worse
- Wisconsin Supreme Court holds Pabst liable for asbestos exposure at Milwaukee brewery
- Colliers brokers $9.5M sale of Milwaukee townhome community
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Pomp’s Tire Service in DeForest
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)