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Bipartisan push supercharges nuclear power in Wisconsin
Wisconsin lawmakers pass a bill offering tax credits to support nuclear power, aiming to make the state a leader in clean energy and energy exports.
Owner of Kewaunee nuclear plant has plans to reopen
The company that owns the decommissioned Kewaunee Power Station says it plans to bring nuclear power generation back to the site.
Evers signs bills to bolster nuclear power
Gov. Tony Evers signs bills to study fusion energy and launch a nuclear tech board, aiming to make Wisconsin a national hub for nuclear innovation.
Bipartisan support builds for studying nuclear power in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has just one nuclear power plant. Republican legislation, along with an initiative from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, could move the state toward more nuclear power.
COMMENTARY: Suddenly, a push for nuclear power
Gov. Tony Evers, who has focused on renewable energy for much of his time in office, is making a push in his latest state budget to look at expanding nuclear power.
Walker signs bill ending nuclear moratorium (UPDATE)
Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Friday lifting Wisconsin's ban on new nuclear plants, brushing aside fears of meltdowns in hopes of creating what he called a safe energy option for the state.
Senate votes to lift nuclear moratorium
The state Senate has passed a bill that would lift Wisconsin's ban on new nuclear plants.
Assembly approves lifting nuclear moratorium (UPDATE)
Legislators moved closer toward lifting Wisconsin's ban on new nuclear power plants on Tuesday, with the Assembly passing a bill that would do away with the moratorium despite Democrats' warnings about dangerous meltdowns and radioactive waste.
Republicans propose lifting nuclear plant moratorium (UPDATE)
A Republican legislator is renewing a push to lift Wisconsin's moratorium on new nuclear power plants, saying the state's manufacturers must have a reliable source of energy as burning fossil fuels grows more expensive.
State records describe power plant saga
Here’s one overlooked virtue of government transparency: More often than not, it shows public officials acting with good intentions.
Fee to build phantom nuke waste site ends
Something could be missing from your next electric bill: a fee that electric customers have been paying for 31 years to fund a federal nuclear waste site that doesn't exist.
Nuclear plant closures show industry’s struggles
A Wisconsin utility shuttered its plant last month after it couldn't find a buyer. It's the latest setback for an industry that seemed poised for growth not long ago.
Today’s News
- Worker files NLRB complaint against Wisconsin painters union
- Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 21
- State warns of workers’ compensation scam targeting victims
- Washington County housing initiative brings back young homeowners
- South Milwaukee apartment project canceled after financing shortfall
- Governor candidate supports moratorium for future data centers
- Wausau Equipment facility changes hands in New Berlin
- Wisconsin Laborers union backs Crowley in governor’s race
- Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez drops out of governor’s race
- Home construction planned for former Manitowoc mall site
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)