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New bill would ban nondisclosure agreements for new Wisconsin data centers

At least four communities have signed nondisclosure agreements to create data center projects in Wisconsin. Now, lawmakers are debating whether to ban the practice altogether. A pair of lawmakers told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” the move is to promote transparency.

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Badgers lead US women’s hockey to 3rd Olympic gold in 2-1 nail biter over Canada

Megan Keller backhanded in a shot 4:07 into overtime and the United States won its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday night to close another thrilling chapter of one of sports’ most heated rivalries.

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Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to retire after longest tenure in state history

Robin Vos, the powerful speaker of the state Assembly who shaped the GOP's agenda in Wisconsin for the better part of two decades, announced Thursday he won't seek reelection, marking the end of an era in state government and Republican politics.

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Here today, gone tomorrow: Open water where visitors thronged Apostle Islands ice caves days ago

On Monday, visitors walked across the frozen surface of Lake Superior to see the ice caves at the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. By Wednesday morning, any chance of getting another glimpse at that fairytale seemed to be over. At least for this winter.

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Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections

A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

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