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Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover
Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks
It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Coal Terminal to Close After 50 Years
Superior company has seen 75% decline in coal cargo, as clean energy kills demand.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lacks Standards for Pesticides in Water
Growers use millions of pounds of pesticides per year, but research needed on impact.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Could Pay Vets To Work in Rural Counties
Program is similar to existing grants offered to doctors, dentists who practice in rural areas.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inspired by Dugan, GOP Proposal Would Withhold Pay From Suspended Judges
Proposal has been passed out of committee in both Assembly and Senate.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Receives $23 Million College Prep Grant
Grant will service nearly 30,000 students for next seven years.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cleanup of PFAS Could Cost Wisconsin Billions
But DNR and GOP legislators need to compromise to create clear standards.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Meta to Invest $1 Billion on Beaver Dam Data Center
City will provide $110 million in bonds, up to $100 million for private project costs.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democratic Senators Raise Concerns About Former Fiserv CEO
Did Trump favorite Frank Bisignano, who runs IRS and Social Security, mislead investors?
Nov 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Veterans Welcomed to DC by Former President Obama
One vet 'at a loss for words' after Barack Obama greeted his Honor Flight.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Most Wisconsin Schools Meet or Exceed Expectations on State Report Cards
But critics say DPI report leave parents guessing about which schools are best.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
