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State Restrictions Often Bar Disabled Voters
Republican legislators latest proposals will make this worse.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Element Apartments’ Construction Begins
6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bills Cap Predatory Lending at 36%
Average payday interest rate is 517%. Industry has given generously to legislators
Apr 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."
Apr 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Officials Push Action on PFAS
50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Call for Virtual Joint Finance Hearing
Pandemic created 'significant barriers’ for many citizens who couldn’t attend in-person hearings.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
New Therapy Used at Lincoln Hills
Officials cite progress at youth prison, but reformers say it should be closed.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Home Sales Up in 2021
But number of homes for sale down. Total listings down 37% in March.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board To Consider Climate Change Policy
Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City Creating Affordable Housing Action Plan
Seeking shared public-private agenda. 45% of households are "cost burdened" by housing.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley-Davidson Faces 56% EU Tariff
Company appealing decision. Its CEO warns of 'escalating trade war.'
Apr 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conversion of 1902 School Starting
Construction starts on long-planned project to turn old Phillis Wheatley School into apartments.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
