PFAS Accountability: Wisconsin reached a major PFAS settlement tied to Tyco Fire Products in Marinette, with Gov. Tony Evers calling it the state’s first such resolution and the largest handled exclusively by Wisconsin—Tyco will put $10M into the PFAS trust fund and provide clean water to affected residents for 20 years. Local Housing Finance: La Crosse secured $2.4M in WHEDA tax credits to create nearly 100 affordable units, including converting the old Lincoln Middle School into 51 homes and building 45 units on 7th Street. Milwaukee Election Legal Support: Milwaukee city and county are seeking outside legal counsel as federal scrutiny related to the 2020 election continues, after reports of FBI activity involving election officials. Energy Politics: President Trump announced a $700M push to expand “clean, beautiful coal” using the Defense Production Act, aiming to protect coal plants and mines and lower energy costs. Business & Community Events: Indie Bookshop Quest 2026 is launching a statewide “bookstore crawl” with 35 independent shops, while Milwaukee’s Schlitz bobbleheads are being sold as Pabst ends Schlitz production. Workforce & Retail Pressure: A new SNAP rule would require convenience stores to stock more categories of healthy foods, raising concerns for rural retailers.