Divisive power line competition bill appears dead in Wisconsin legislature again

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will not seek reelection after his second term concludes, setting the stage for the first open race for Wisconsin's…

Evers is not seeking re-election in the 2026 midterms, and the governor’s address will be delivered as state lawmakers prepare for the campaig…

Proponents of the bill say it is modeled after a “hub-and-spoke” model used in Florida that was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2024.

Friendlier maps, voter concerns about affordability driving are hopeful signs heading into the mid-terms, Democratic leaders say.

Barnes last ran for office in 2022, but lost that year to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson by fewer than 27,000 votes — one of the slimmest margins in de…

The outgoing Wisconsin governor is pushing proposals that may be a tall order for a short legislative session heading into midterm elections.

Complicating matters has been the recent enforcement by Republican legislative leaders of rules that bar members of the public from recording …

Republican legislative leaders said the bill appears unlikely to pass both chambers before the Legislature concludes its current session this spring.

Data centers are likely to be a major topic of debate in the November midterm elections, which include an open race for governor and dozens of…

The bill would provide tax credits for up to a decade, beginning at $10,000 for each megawatt produced.