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Fix Lead Poisoning, Not Lead Pipes
Biden proposes to get rid of lead pipes, but his plan falls far short of tackling lead poisoning.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWILL’s Harvard Lawyers Fail at Voter Purge
Supreme Court decision strikes down voter suppression effort, rejects conservative group's weak argument.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyReggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention
After 5 years on the job, Moore will shift focus from local to national change in new role.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneParties Bash Heads on State Budget
Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerState Demands Return of Some Unemployment Benefits
Letters cite “overpayment” by state. One Appleton family must pay pack $13,000.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioSpencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThe New Three-Fifths Compromise
Prison gerrymandering gives rural areas more votes in states like Wisconsin.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Iuscely FloresIt’s Black Restaurant Week
20 restaurants across the city offer a range of tasty fare.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Local Governments Getting $2.3 Billion
Must create plans to spend federal pandemic aid on COVID-19 response and economic losses.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Pho, More Burgers, More Coffee
Hue expands in Bay View. East Side gets butter burgers. And Biggby Coffee comes to town.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Michael HollowayRepublicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid
MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Steven Walters