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Senator Baldwin Challenges EPA Administrator Zeldin on Proposed Rollback of Wisconsin Drinking Water Protections

Senator Baldwin Challenges EPA Administrator Zeldin on Proposed Rollback of Wisconsin Drinking Water Protections

Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues have formally urged EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to withdraw a proposal that would roll back 2024 drinking water protections for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposed changes would rescind federal drinking water limits for PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, and certain PFAS mixtures. Additionally, the proposal would allow water systems to request extensions until 2031 to comply with existing limits for PFOA and PFOS. Senator Baldwin emphasized that safe drinking water is not a partisan issue and that families across the country expect their tap water to be safe. Her office noted her previous efforts in securing funding for PFAS remediation in Wisconsin and pressing the Defense Department on cleanup delays at military sites.
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Wisconsin Cities Withdraw from Flock Camera Network Due to Privacy Concerns and Diminished Value

Wisconsin Cities Withdraw from Flock Camera Network Due to Privacy Concerns and Diminished Value

Several cities and towns in Wisconsin are withdrawing from agreements with Flock, a company providing automated license plate cameras, citing privacy concerns and a decrease in the network's overall value. Dane County, a significant user with a contract for 24 cameras, voted to cut $80,000 in funding and banned further expenditures on the system after citizen complaints and concerns from privacy experts. County Board Chair Patrick Miles stated that the company's technology violates Fourth Amendment rights. This decision led to the deactivation of Dane County's Flock cameras, cutting off data access for 140 other law enforcement agencies, including those in Missouri, New York, and Tennessee. Following Dane County's withdrawal, Monona, another city in the county, announced its Flock contract was 'under review' due to privacy considerations. The town of McFarland subsequently decided against deploying Flock cameras, with Chief of Police Brian Redman noting that the loss of Dane County's participation signific...
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Bills DB Jordan Hancock generating buzz in Year 2

Bills DB Jordan Hancock generating buzz in Year 2

Bills DB Jordan Hancock generating buzz and gaining momentum in NFL preseason
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Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Data Center Regulation and Tax Incentives

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Data Center Regulation and Tax Incentives

The Wisconsin gubernatorial race is increasingly focusing on the issue of data centers, with Republican candidate U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic nominee Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley presenting differing approaches to their regulation and tax incentives. While neither candidate supports a moratorium on new data center construction, both advocate for new guardrails. Tiffany has criticized Crowley, labeling him 'Data Center David Crowley' and accusing him of being too favorable to the industry, particularly regarding tax incentives. Tiffany supports repealing a tax credit for data centers, while Crowley has not committed to doing so, instead advocating for a more rigorous review of whether taxpayers receive sufficient value from existing incentives. Crowley emphasizes stringent regulation for both existing and prospective data centers, including requiring companies to bring their own clean energy, contributing to the state's Focus on Energy fund, and using union labor for construction. A rec...
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Wisconsin Secures Over $140 Million Federal Grant for Passenger Rail Modernization

Wisconsin Secures Over $140 Million Federal Grant for Passenger Rail Modernization

Wisconsin, in collaboration with Governor Tony Evers, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), has successfully secured over $140 million in federal funding from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This grant is designated for the modernization of up to 41 Charger locomotives that serve Amtrak's Midwest and Pacific Northwest routes, including the Milwaukee-Chicago Hiawatha line. The investment is part of a larger $5.3 billion federal initiative under the National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP), which is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Senator Baldwin, a strong proponent of the BIL, emphasized the importance of this investment for the state's economy and the safety and efficiency of transportation. The funds will cover mid-life updates to mechanical equipment such as wheelsets, air compressors, traction motors, turbochargers, high-pressure fuel pumps, and diesel engines, ensuring the continued reliability of the fleet.
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Anything Can Happen: There is still no update on Packers’ Josh Jacobs

Anything Can Happen: There is still no update on Packers’ Josh Jacobs

We are still playing the waiting game after RB Josh Jacobs’ May arrest.
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Which Packers players could play surprisingly big roles in 2026?

Which Packers players could play surprisingly big roles in 2026?

Backups always end up being important, but which ones? Here are three names to know for the Packers in 2026.
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What to expect from Buffalo Bills new grass field

What to expect from Buffalo Bills new grass field

Was the grass field a good or bad idea?
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It’s time for the Packers to let Jordan Love rip it

It’s time for the Packers to let Jordan Love rip it

Love’s performance should be more than enough to allow Matt LaFleur to rely less on the running game.
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Will Trey Smack be the Packers’ long-term kicking answer?

Will Trey Smack be the Packers’ long-term kicking answer?

Do you believe that the 6th-round draft pick will finally put an end to Green Bay’s kicking woes?
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Tornado Alley Shifts Eastward, Illinois Leads with Record Tornado Activity

Tornado Alley Shifts Eastward, Illinois Leads with Record Tornado Activity

The 2026 tornado season has highlighted a significant shift in Tornado Alley, traditionally centered in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, moving eastward into more populated areas. Illinois recorded 220 confirmed tornadoes, leading all states in activity, while Indiana and Wisconsin also experienced record-breaking numbers. This shift is attributed to a warming climate, which is pushing warmer and more humid air further north and east. Illinois saw a 45.6% increase in its annual tornado average between 2020 and 2025 compared to the 2000–2025 period, whereas Kansas experienced a 49% decrease in the same comparison. This trend underscores the evolving nature of severe weather patterns in the United States. (Source: Numlock News, published August 17, 2026)
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Fox Sports to Broadcast Record 35 Women's College Volleyball Matches, Highlighting Sport's Growing Popularity

Fox Sports to Broadcast Record 35 Women's College Volleyball Matches, Highlighting Sport's Growing Popularity

Fox Sports to Broadcast Record 35 Women's College Volleyball Matches, Highlighting Sport's Growing Popularity