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MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students

MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students

District leasing 20 minivans. MPS has about 5,000 homeless students.

Senate Bill Promotes Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam to Replace PFAS

Senate Bill Promotes Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam to Replace PFAS

20 fire departments in state have made switch. Research shows PFAS can cause cancer.

Test Results Show High PFAS Levels in Wisconsin’s Landfill Runoff

Test Results Show High PFAS Levels in Wisconsin’s Landfill Runoff

UW-Madison researchers analyzed 4 potential sources of PFAS pollution in groundwater.

We Energies, 2 Other Utilities Will Buy 4 Renewable Energy Projects

We Energies, 2 Other Utilities Will Buy 4 Renewable Energy Projects

450 megawatt solar and wind projects should come online by 2027 and 2028.

Wisconsin Too Restrictive on Civil Commitments for Mental Health?

Wisconsin Too Restrictive on Civil Commitments for Mental Health?

A higher legal bar than most states. Some experts say law too restrictive.

Wisconsin Legislators Offer Dueling Bills to Reduce IVF Costs

Wisconsin Legislators Offer Dueling Bills to Reduce IVF Costs

Each 'cycle' of in vitro fertilization treatment can cost tens of thousands.

Movie Theaters Fight to Stay Open

Movie Theaters Fight to Stay Open

Park Theatre in Park Falls closing. Milwaukee theater group's sales down 38%.

More Winter Farmers Markets Opening

More Winter Farmers Markets Opening

Markets in Brookfield and Shorewood the latest among many in the state.

UW-Madison Launches State’s First ‘Public Policy’ Undergraduate Degree
With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?

With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?

This will be the first time the state has used judicial panels to consider redistricting lawsuits.

Green Bay Pursuing Pro Soccer Team

Green Bay Pursuing Pro Soccer Team

City working with USL as Milwaukee effort remains delayed.

Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections

Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections

Rule by Evers administration comes after years of wrangling over 2015 EPA regulation.