Wisconsin kicks off 2026 with a mix of legislative changes, booming construction, and chilly weather patterns. New state laws took effect this week, including tax adjustments on income credits and deductions, a 2.5 percent increase in monthly payments for licensed foster parents and kinship caregivers, and a statewide ban on cell phones in schools, already implemented in districts like Superior, according to WDIO.com. Governor Tony Evers highlighted 2025 accomplishments, such as securing over $250 million for the UW System, the largest increase in nearly 20 years, alongside $1.2 billion in capital budget investments for campus infrastructure at UW-Madison, La Crosse, Oshkosh, and others, as noted by WisPolitics.

In business and economy, construction surges ahead with major projects like the multibillion-dollar data center campus near Madison, expected to create over 2,000 jobs and open in 2027, and the $400 million Phillip A. Levy Engineering Hall at UW-Madison advancing into mechanical and plumbing phases worth $89 million, per The Daily Reporter. Highway reconstructions on Interstate 41 and I-94 in Milwaukee, costing billions, promise improved infrastructure, while We Energies converts the Oak Creek Power Plant to natural gas in a $700 million push.

Community efforts shine too, with the State Building Commission approving $185 million for a second Type 1 juvenile detention center near Madison to replace Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, bringing youth closer to home, as reported by Tomahawk Leader. A Madison fire on Carver Street prompted road closures, per Channel 3000s News 3 Now. No major severe weather hit recently, but NOAAs outlook from the State Climate Office predicts a 40 to 50 percent chance of below-average temperatures this January, Wisconsins coldest month averaging 15.3 degrees Fahrenheit, with potential arctic blasts and wind chills to 20 below. The Full Super Wolf Moon peaked January 3, dazzling skies across the state, according to FOX6 News.

Looking Ahead: Watch for Governor Evers State of the State address on February 17, continued data center builds, and 2026 gubernatorial election buzz signaling political shifts.

Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs

For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin rings in 2026 with a surge of ambitious construction projects fueling economic optimism. The Daily Reporter highlights multibillion-dollar data centers leading the charge, including Microsoft's $4 billion AI facility in Mount Pleasant, set to mirror the $3.3 billion phase opening early this year, and Meta's $1 billion campus in Beaver Dam, employing over 1,000 workers at peak and opening in 2027. Eli Lilly's $3 billion expansion in Kenosha County promises 750 jobs plus thousands in construction, while highway reconstructions like the $1.2 billion I-41 project between Oshkosh and De Pere advance alongside University of Wisconsin-Madison's $400 million engineering hall.

In politics, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos predicts a good chance Republicans will claim the governorship in 2026, amid Governor Tony Evers' decision not to seek re-election, as reported by WPR and FOX11. Vos pushes bipartisan affordability measures, including property tax relief and SNAP administration tweaks through March, alongside likely passage of an online gaming bill this spring, per WisPolitics. New laws effective January 1 reshape telecommunications infrastructure and restrict alcohol service at farm venues, sparking immediate bipartisan pushback, according to STL News and DrydenWire.

Education sees gains from Evers' "Year of the Kid," with over $250 million for the UW System, the largest boost in two decades, via GovDelivery. Community efforts include Madison's John Nolen Drive rebuild for safer traffic and Milwaukee's Paris RICE housing conversion, adding 373 units by 2028. Public safety notes a Northeast Wisconsin child exploitation case charging an Oklahoma woman, per DrydenWire.

No major recent weather events disrupt progress.

Looking Ahead: Watch the gubernatorial race heating up, data center openings, I-94 expansions, and AARP-backed bills on fall prevention and fraud protection.

Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs

For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin wrapped up 2025 with steady progress across its communities, fueled by major investments and infrastructure wins. Governor Tony Evers completed his sixth annual tour of all 72 counties, championing a pro-kid budget that secured bipartisan funding for child care, K-12 schools, and the University of Wisconsin System, according to the governors office announcement. The state hosted the NFL Draft in Green Bay, drawing 600,000 attendees and ranking as the second-largest in history. In politics, the State Building Commission approved $185 million in projects, including a new Type 1 juvenile correctional facility in Fitchburg to replace troubled Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake sites by 2029, as reported by Finance and Commerce. The legislature saw bills like AB651 advancing workers compensation changes, per LegiScan.

Economically, data centers sparked a construction boom, with Microsofts $3.3 billion Mount Pleasant campus, Metas $1 billion Beaver Dam site, and QTSs $12 billion Dane County project creating thousands of jobs, according to Finance-Commerce and BridgeTower Media. Agricultural exports hit $2.03 billion in the first half of the year, Wisconsins third-highest on record, per the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation celebrated milestones like completing the I-43 North-South project in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties, launching $100 million in farm road grants, and advancing EV charging with $36.4 million invested.

Communities saw education gains through WEDCs Fab Labs grants for public schools, while public safety efforts included WisDOTs safety campaigns. Winter weather dominated headlines, with storms like Brenda, Cooper, Frannie, Aurora, Beau, Clara, and Diego bringing heavy snow and ice, leaving thousands without power in places like Marinette County, as detailed by FOX 11 News.

Looking Ahead, watch for data center completions in 2026, WisDOTs I-94 and I-41 expansions, and Evers 72-county tour continuation amid federal policy fights.

Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs

For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin listeners are closing out the year with a mix of political maneuvering, economic shifts, and major infrastructure and education developments that are reshaping the state’s future. WisPolitics reports that Governor Tony Evers has spent recent weeks acting on a series of bills while jockeying begins for the 2026 governor’s race and lawsuits over Wisconsin’s congressional maps move forward in federal court, setting up a volatile political landscape for the coming year. WisPolitics also notes new teaching requirements for Universities of Wisconsin faculty are drawing attention in higher education circles as campuses adjust to changing expectations and tight budgets.

At the Capitol, the Wisconsin Legislature’s 2025–26 session continues with work on the governor’s budget bill, 2025 Assembly Bill 50, and a slate of targeted policy proposals listed by the Wisconsin Legislature’s official site, including bills on an integrated mental health facility grant program, updates to child abuse mandatory reporting, a farmland link program, and a per-pupil revenue limit adjustment for school districts. According to the Legislature’s “Today in the Legislature” report, lawmakers are also advancing measures to create a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and to require audiovisual recording equipment on school buses, signaling a focus on public safety, equity, and K–12 operations.

In economic news, southeastern Wisconsin has become a national hotspot for large-scale data centers. The Milwaukee Business Journal reports that at least eight major data center projects tied to companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Vantage were approved or proposed in 2025, bringing billions in investment and construction jobs but also sparking concern over long-term energy demand. Wisconsin Public Radio adds that utilities and regulators are wrestling with how to power those energy-hungry facilities while ratepayers still owe roughly a billion dollars for shuttered power plants, raising questions about who ultimately pays for new generation. In manufacturing, Area Development reports that Cascades is investing about 6 million dollars to expand its sustainable packaging and tissue operations in Eau Claire, supported by up to 200,000 dollars in performance-based state tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, with the project aimed at boosting capacity and adding jobs.

Community investment is also visible in bricks and mortar. Finance and Commerce reports that the State Building Commission approved 185 million dollars in projects statewide, including 130 million dollars for a new Type 1 juvenile correctional facility in Fitchburg as part of Governor Evers’ plan to close the troubled Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth facilities and eventually convert them into a 500-bed adult prison. The commission also backed funding for a Milwaukee Readiness Center drill hall phase and roof and waterproofing work at UW–Green Bay. At the lo

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin wraps up 2025 with a mix of legislative activity, education challenges, and community advancements amid a quiet close to the year. Top headlines include the closure of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus in June due to declining enrollment, with Winnebago County now owning the property including the Barlow Planetarium, which reopened to the public in September, according to FOX 11 News. Budget shortfalls plagued Northeast Wisconsin school districts, such as Green Bay's projected $3.6 million deficit and Appleton's $13 million gap, linked partly to state funding shortfalls in the July budget.

In government and politics, the 2025-2026 legislative session saw recent bills introduced on August 29, including proposals for a grant program for integrated mental health facilities, universal changing stations with tax credits, and a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls, as documented by the Wisconsin Legislature. Democrats eye a potential majority in 2026, with Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein pledging bipartisanship if they gain control, unlike past Republican dominance, reports Wisconsin Watch. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation encouraged school districts to apply for Fab Labs grants up to $25,000 by January 15 to boost student skills in innovation.

Business and economy news highlights ongoing school construction, like the Southern Door River News reports of $18 million spent on $26 million projects in one district, with middle school work finishing by March and high school phases by September 2026. No major employment shifts or economic indicators dominated recent reports, though education investments signal workforce preparation.

Community updates feature education partnerships, such as Edgewood University aiding Madison teachers for dual-credit math and Bangor School District receiving a CNC router for hands-on learning from First National Bank. Public safety saw routine lockdown drills, while infrastructure pushes forward with new building codes emphasizing energy efficiency despite a gubernatorial veto. No significant recent weather events disrupted the state.

Looking Ahead: Watch for 2026 legislative elections that could flip chamber majorities, Fab Labs grant awards in spring, and school construction ribbon cuttings through next fall.

Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs

For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin enters the final days of 2025 with significant developments across education, infrastructure, and economic growth reshaping the state's future.

Property tax bills continue to frustrate residents statewide. According to Dryden Wire, Wisconsin saw K-12 property taxes rise 7.8 percent, marking the largest increase in 30 years. Most of this burden stems from school funding demands, leaving many households reassessing their budgets as the year closes.

On the political front, 2025 brought dramatic shifts in state leadership. FOX 11 News reports that Governor Tony Evers announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending speculation about his future. The Wisconsin Supreme Court saw a competitive election between Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford, while a firebombing at an office for U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman marked an alarming moment in political discourse.

The state legislature continued advancing various initiatives throughout the year. Wisconsin's 2025-2026 legislative session has introduced bills addressing education, mental health, and criminal justice reform, according to Wisconsin Legislative Documents. The governor's comprehensive corrections reform plan represents one of the most ambitious policy proposals in recent memory, with the State Building Commission approving approximately 185 million dollars in construction projects across the state to support these efforts, as reported by Wisconsin Politics.

A major economic catalyst emerged when Virginia-based QTS Data Centers announced plans for a 12 billion dollar data center campus in Dane County. Finance and Commerce reports that QTS will submit zoning applications and invest 50 million dollars supporting Madison Area Technical College and local institutions, while creating hundreds of jobs and generating an estimated 20 million dollars in annual local tax revenue.

Weather-wise, Wisconsin listeners should note that white Christmas prospects remain mixed heading into the holiday week. According to CBS News, northern halves of Wisconsin and Minnesota show the best chances for snow on Christmas morning, defined as at least one inch on the ground. However, above-normal temperatures across much of the central plains will limit snow accumulation in southern and western portions of the state.

Education faced ongoing challenges throughout 2025. University of Wisconsin system closures and local school district budget deficits dominated discussions, while controversies surrounding former Green Bay East High School football coach Niko Sila drew public attention to accountability issues.

Looking ahead, listeners should monitor QTS Data Centers' resubmission of its consolidation annexation petition to the Village of DeForest scheduled for December, which could unlock substantial development in Dane County. Additionally, the upcoming legislative sessions will determine how extensively the state pursues Governor Evers' correctional reform agenda, particularly regarding facility closur

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin moves forward with key infrastructure investments as the State Building Commission approved nearly 185 million dollars in projects statewide. According to Governor Tony Evers office, highlights include construction of a second Type 1 Juvenile Correctional Facility in Fitchburg to support closing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools by early 2029, converting them into adult facilities while keeping youth closer to home.[4][8] Additional approvals cover Phase IV upgrades at the Milwaukee Readiness Center, roof repairs at UW-Green Bay's Instructional Services Building, and 21 maintenance projects across 13 counties involving agencies like the Department of Natural Resources and UW System.[4][21]

In business and economy, Waupun joined the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporations Main Street Cohort Program in September to revitalize its downtown through coordinated design, marketing, and investment.[3] The industrial sector remains strong with healthy absorption and speculative construction, driven by data centers and nearshoring, per Colliers analyst Kyle Fink at the CARW Market Update.[7] Construction surges into 2026 with multibillion-dollar data centers, highway projects, and housing like Madison Yards Block Three adding 199 residences.[12][15]

Legislative activity ramps up in the 2025-2026 session, with committees addressing judiciary, mental health, AI regulation, and rural development, alongside recent bills on school funding and a task force for missing and murdered African American women and girls.[2][6] Public health concerns rise as vaccination rates fall, with two child deaths from flu and COVID-19 reported by Wausau Pilot and Review.[5]

Community efforts spotlight education and safety, including WEDCs Fab Labs grants for public schools and NFIB praising tourism funding.[10][19] Sports fans note the injury-depleted Packers gearing up for Chicago, while a local band teacher heads to the Rose Parade.[1]

No major recent weather events reported.

Looking Ahead: Watch Wisconsins 2025-2026 legislative session for budget debates and redistricting challenges, plus 2026 construction booms in data centers and housing.[17][25]

Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more.

This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs

For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin navigates a mix of political tensions, economic growth, and fiscal pressures this week. Top headlines include ongoing battles over congressional maps, with Law Forward's Jeff Mandell eyeing 2028 for fairer lines rather than 2026 midterms, as he told WISN 12's UpFront[1]. Public broadcaster WisconsinEye has gone off the air due to funding woes[1], prompting Democrats to propose a $2 million taxpayer-funded state replacement[24]. In the attorney general race, Republican Eric Toney criticized Josh Kaul for delays at the state crime lab, citing longer DNA and toxicology wait times[1]. A Dane County judge ruled that Trump aides must face trial in the 2020 fake electors case[1].

The 2025 legislative session wrapped with pro-growth wins for commercial real estate, cutting costs and boosting development certainty[2]. Governor Tony Evers' State Building Commission approved $185 million in projects, including a new Type 1 Juvenile Correctional Facility in Fitchburg to replace Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake by 2029, plus infrastructure repairs across universities and agencies[4]. School property taxes are surging 7.8% this December—the largest hike since 1992—totaling $476 million more, driven by revenue limits, frozen state aid, and voter-approved referendums in districts like Oshkosh and De Pere, per the Wisconsin Policy Forum[5].

Economically, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation backed Cascades' $6 million Eau Claire expansion, creating 36 jobs and bolstering the paper industry[3]. Waupun joined WEDC's Main Street Cohort to revitalize its downtown[7], while Appleton Area School District completed major STEM and facility upgrades[8]. No major weather events have disrupted the state recently.

Listeners, looking ahead, watch for the crime lab debate in the AG race, property tax trends amid more referendums, and construction progress on the juvenile facility by late 2028. The 2025-26 legislative session continues with committee hearings.

Thank you for tuning in, and please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs

For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin faces a full news slate this week, with major developments in state politics, the economy, community projects, and public safety.

In government and politics, the state’s 2025–26 legislative session is in high gear. LegiScan reports that lawmakers are debating the new executive budget, SB45 and AB50, which set overall state spending priorities.[LegiScan] According to Wisconsin legislative documents, recent measures include a resolution to proclaim November 20 as Wisconsin’s Transgender Day of Remembrance in 2025 and 2026, reflecting ongoing debates over LGBTQ+ policy.[Wisconsin Legislature] WisPolitics notes that Governor Tony Evers has recently taken action on 34 bills, including measures aimed at school misconduct notification and other transparency issues.[WisPolitics]

Election-related legal fallout from 2020 continues. The Associated Press reports that former Trump aides, including attorney Jim Troupis and operative Mike Roman, appeared in a Wisconsin courtroom on felony charges tied to the “fake electors” scheme, with a Dane County judge finding probable cause for their cases to move forward.[Associated Press] Separately, The Daily Record says Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is on trial in federal court, accused of obstructing an ICE arrest in her courtroom, a case drawing national attention to immigration enforcement and judicial authority.[The Daily Record]

On the economic front, Business Facilities reports that Governor Evers has signed Assembly Bill 280, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 78, linking state incentives to housing and childcare investments to support workforce participation.[Business Facilities] In manufacturing, Czech-based GZ PrintPak is investing about $7.1 million to expand its Mount Pleasant packaging plant, a move the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says will create roughly 40 new jobs and add high-end paper bag and box production capacity in Racine County.[Area Development][Milwaukee Journal Sentinel] Finance & Commerce reports a new study envisioning $700–$800 million in mixed-use development around American Family Field in Milwaukee, including housing, hotels, offices, and retail, signaling continued real estate momentum in southeast Wisconsin.[Finance & Commerce]

Community news includes significant school upgrades and local infrastructure. The Hamilton School District outside Milwaukee reports that construction funded by an April 2024 referendum has been completed in time for the 2025–26 school year, adding new or improved facilities for students.[Hamilton School District] In Madison, the Common Council’s latest agenda includes new ordinances and resolutions on zoning, transportation, and neighborhood planning, according to city council summaries, underscoring ongoing local focus on growth management.[City of Madison]

Public safety and health officials are also monitoring animal disease. The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy reports that Wisconsin has detected avian influenza in dairy catt

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Wisconsin is closing out the year with a mix of political maneuvering, economic expansion, community investment and challenging winter weather, offering listeners a snapshot of a state in motion.

In state politics, the Legislature continues its 2025–26 session with a range of bills in play, from school funding changes to mental health facilities, while lawmakers debate how to respond to shifting enrollment and district budgets, according to the Wisconsin Legislature’s docket and analysis highlighted by WisPolitics and Reforming Government.[6][10][24] Wisconsin Public Radio reports that lawmakers also approved new teaching requirements for University of Wisconsin faculty, tightening expectations for classroom time in exchange for state funding.[18] At the same time, WisPolitics notes that Gov. Tony Evers recently acted on 34 bills, including a new housing law aimed at making subdivision approvals faster and more predictable, and an education measure expanding access to academic excellence scholarships for students at small high schools.[12]

On the campaign trail, FOX 11 in Green Bay reports that Republican governor hopeful Josh Schoemann is promoting a plan to decentralize state government by moving some agencies out of Madison to communities like Green Bay, arguing it would both cut costs and make agencies more accountable to local residents.[9]

Economically, Wisconsin is attracting substantial investment. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Czech-owned GZ PrintPak plans a 7.1 million dollar manufacturing expansion in Mount Pleasant, expected to create about 40 jobs in high-end packaging.[3] The Daily Reporter notes that, despite national headwinds, Wisconsin added roughly 3,000 construction jobs over the past year, while unemployment remains low around 3.1 percent, outpacing the national average.[13] Another Daily Reporter analysis highlights a statewide data center boom, with more than 35 billion dollars in announced projects from Microsoft, Meta, Vantage Data Centers and QTS across communities like Mount Pleasant, Beaver Dam, Port Washington and DeForest.[15]

Community and infrastructure investments are also in the spotlight. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Wisconsin secured more than 1 billion dollars in federal broadband funding to extend high-speed internet to about 175,000 homes, businesses and community institutions, with state leaders targeting universal access by 2030.[4] Wisconsin Watch describes a renewed push for passenger rail in the southeast, as the MARK Passenger Rail Commission launches planning to connect Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha and open new job and education corridors along the Lake Michigan shoreline.[11] In northern Wisconsin, the River News in Rhinelander details a major high school facility project nearing 50 percent completion, expanding technical education spaces such as automotive, marine, construction, fabrication and welding labs to prepare students for high-demand careers.[8]

Weather re

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.