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Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost
Wisconsin Policy Forum links historic tax decline to weaker K-12 funding and other local services.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioJD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit
The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal
School funding has become key issue in Capitol.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Voters Turn Against School Tax Hikes, Poll Finds
Most say they would vote down local school referendums and want surplus dollars for tax relief instead.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers
GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioAfter Brutal RSV Seasons, Wisconsin Hospitals See Relief
New vaccines and infant antibodies are coinciding with a sharp drop in serious RSV cases statewide.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWauwatosa and West Allis Merge Fire Departments
Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will service both suburbs.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioHong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll
Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioOur Lady of Guadalupe Comes to Milwaukee
Iconic Catholic statue on world tour will be displayed at Basilica of St. Josaphat.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes
Wisconsin abolished the death penalty in 1853.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioParents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding
Suit argues inadequate funding denies children constitutional right to basic education.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Lies in Path of Nuclear Fallout, UW Research Shows
Threat of nuclear arms race reignites after US-Russia Arms Reduction treaty expires.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio





















