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Environment and nature

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Social affairsMay 13, 2022

Storm chasers face host of dangers beyond severe weather

The deaths of four storm chasers over the last two weeks have underscored the inherent dangers of pursuing severe weather events and navigating traffic

BusinessMay 10, 2022

Judge finds lame-duck settlement language unconstitutional

A judge has decided that provisions in contentious Wisconsin lame-duck legislation that gives the Republican-controlled Legislature the power to approve or reject the attorney general's settlement proposals are unconstitutional

BusinessMay 3, 2022

Dane County sues foam makers over PFAS pollution

Dane County officials are suing dozens of firefighting foam manufacturers alleging their products contaminated the area around the county’ airport

Government and politicsApr 28, 2022

Conservation Congress respondents support 350-wolf limit

A majority of respondents to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress' spring survey say they support limiting the state's wolf population to 350 animals

Environment and natureApr 22, 2022

Sabor announces secretary of state campaign

The Democratic Party of Dane County's chairwoman is officially running for secretary of state

BusinessApr 22, 2022

Evers creates new office of environmental justice

Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order creating a new office of environmental justice, announcing the move on Earth Day

Government and politicsApr 20, 2022

Dane County Democratic Party chairwoman running for SOS

The leader of the Dane County Democratic Party is preparing to challenge long-time Secretary of State Doug La Follette in a primary this summer

Government and politicsApr 14, 2022

DNR restarts effort to set bacteria standards in groundwater

The state Department of Natural Resources has restarted efforts to set standards for bacteria in groundwater after conservatives on the agency's policy board killed the attempt in February

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General newsApr 12, 2022

Wisconsin judge: DNR lacks authority to regulate PFAS

A judge has ruled that the state Department of Natural Resources lacks the authority to regulate PFAS chemicals without established standards