Top Story Spotlight THERE OUGHTA BE A LAW | RECENT LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS IN WISCONSIN Bill would prevent local alternative fuel mandates in Wisconsin From the Get caught up on recent legislative proposals in Wisconsin series MITCHELL SCHMIDT Sep 23, 2025 Sep 23, 2025 Updated Oct 7, 2025 STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MITCHELL SCHMIDT What the bill would dokAmk2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^5@4D]=68:D]H:D4@?D:?]8@G^a_ad^AC@A@D2=D^D3`gcQm$6?2E6 q:== `gck^2m H@F=5 32C DE2E6 286?4:6D 2?5 =@42= 8@G6C?>6?ED 7C@> C6DEC:4E:?8 E96 FD6 @C D2=6 @7 G69:4=6D @C @E96C 6BF:A>6?E 32D65 @? 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E96 6?6C8J D@FC46 :E FD6Dnk^2mk^Am In this Series Get caught up on recent legislative proposals in Wisconsin Updated Oct 7, 2025 Bill would prevent local alternative fuel mandates in Wisconsin Updated Mar 24, 2026 GOP lawmakers seek to close THC ‘loophole’ after contaminated pizza incident Updated Feb 13, 2026 Wisconsin Republicans propose bills revamping math curriculum, bolstering student discipline 20 updates Next Locations Madison Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Grid operator urges regulators to reject complaint against multi-state project through Wisconsin Five states are objecting to the project, saying it unfairly shifts transmission costs to areas that don’t need it. 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Grid operator urges regulators to reject complaint against multi-state project through Wisconsin Five states are objecting to the project, saying it unfairly shifts transmission costs to areas that don’t need it.
Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Gov. Tony Evers’ decision not to seek re-election in 2026 sets the stage for the first open race for Wisconsin's executive office in 16 years.
Wisconsin economic development secretary Missy Hughes to step down The former general counsel with Organic Valley/CROPP cooperative has been rumored to be considering a run for governor next year.
Former Wisconsin lawmaker known for ‘antics’ joins packed Democratic field for governor Hulsey acknowledged he may be best known in Wisconsin politics for antagonizing his Democratic colleagues.
Bird flu identified in Jefferson County poultry flock The affected facility has been quarantined to restrict the movement of poultry, and birds on the property will be killed to prevent the spread…
Bill seeks to allow ranked-choice voting in nonpartisan elections in Wisconsin If the bill became law, counties and municipalities in Wisconsin would be able to enact ranked-choice voting for local nonpartisan elections.
Bill would prevent the release of 10 or more Mylar balloons into the air A balloon that goes up, must come down. Lawmakers want to prevent them from coming down on power lines and causing outages.
