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Today โ€” 28 February 2026WPR

PSC requires Alliant Energy file new application with fewer redactions for data center rates

27 February 2026 at 22:40

The PSC required Alliant file a revised version of its application by 4 p.m. Friday. The agency is now reviewing the new version to analyze the redactions and justifications from the utility before moving forward.ย 

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Milwaukee ordinance to encourage landlords to install fire sprinkler systems in older buildings

27 February 2026 at 21:44

The ordinance would temporarily waive all permitting and inspection fees for the installation of sprinkler systems in older buildings that are exempt from having them.

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Kohlโ€™s and Milwaukee Tool, other Wisconsin companies sue Trump for tariff refunds

27 February 2026 at 19:46

Ten Wisconsin-based companies โ€” includingย  Kohlโ€™s, Milwaukee Tool and Ashley Furniture โ€” are seeking refunds for the tariff duties.

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The Final Forte: A conversation with Lori Skelton and Deb Piper

27 February 2026 at 16:35

This week, WPRโ€™s Lori Skelton and PBSโ€™s Deb Piper sat down to talk about their experiences working on the Final Forte, an event in which young performers from around the state compete in Madisonโ€™s Overture Center.

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Wisconsinโ€™s state, local tax burden hits record lows, but decades of declines could soon end

27 February 2026 at 11:00

The state and local tax burden in Wisconsin reached a record low in the 2023 fiscal year, but a decades-long trend of declining tax burden may soon be coming to an end.

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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says โ€˜the money is thereโ€™ for tax rebates, special education funding

27 February 2026 at 11:00

On the heels of the Assembly Speakerโ€™s retirement announcement, Vos told WPR about negotiations to spend down Wisconsinโ€™s $2.5 billion budget surplus.

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Yesterday โ€” 27 February 2026WPR

Northland College borrowed from endowment funds to cover cash flow problems

27 February 2026 at 11:00

Prior to its closure last year, Northland College in Ashland borrowed $22 million from its endowment fund to cover its financial shortfall, causing funds to dwindle to $3.3 million this year.

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JD Vance stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin campaign event

26 February 2026 at 23:41

Vice President JD Vance was in Plover Thursday, campaigning for Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden in an effort to hang on to the GOP's slim majority in the U.S. House.

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Gov. Tony Evers optimistic about property tax deal, says talks continue

26 February 2026 at 22:43

Gov. Tony Evers says he's optimistic that he and Republican legislative leaders will strike a deal to lower property taxes and increase school funding, even after the Assembly adjourned for the year without an agreement in place.

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Marquette Poll: Wisconsin voters want lower property taxes vs. more funding for schools

26 February 2026 at 20:27

Wisconsin voters are more concerned with reducing their property taxes than increasing funding for public schools. Voters also say theyโ€™re less inclined to support a school referendum.ย 

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โ€˜Portraits of Serviceโ€™ exhibit highlights Wisconsin veterans and their stories

26 February 2026 at 18:10

James Gill was the photographer on a PBS Wisconsin project that spanned decades, documenting the lives of Wisconsinites who served in the military. Over time, he took portraits of veterans of World War II and wars in Korea and Vietnam.

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RSV cases are down. Health experts are optimistic a new vaccine is behind it

26 February 2026 at 17:03

RSV activity is down for a second winter in a row. Some of the state's top infectious disease experts are cautiously optimistic that access to immunizations are contributing to the declining numbers.

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Company behind Old Wisconsin brand plans $125M expansion in Sheboygan

26 February 2026 at 16:38

The company behind the Old Wisconsin smoked sausage brand is planning a $125 million expansion in Sheboygan, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. announced Thursday.

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Before yesterdayWPR

In Bayfield County, babies get a $100 head start toward college

26 February 2026 at 11:00

A newborn baby is priceless, of course. But in Bayfield County, you can add $100 to that โ€” thanks to a new program called Saving Early for Educational Dreams, or SEED. Itโ€™s a $100 educational savings account for all newborns in the county, plus an additional $100 for families who participate in the WIC program.ย 

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WPR Music new album of the week: โ€˜Jane Austenโ€™s Pianoโ€™

26 February 2026 at 11:00

This new EP from Jeneba Kanneh-Mason includes a few of those works, plus music mentioned in or inspired by Jane Austenโ€™s six novels.ย 

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