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FoodShare Assistance Restored to Wisconsinites
Funds became available overnight, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the program.
Nov 7th, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates
Tax credits to offset premiums are set to expire unless Congress intervenes.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case About Race-Based College Scholarships
State working out how to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curtailed race-based college admissions
Nov 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lack of GOP Support Dooms Absentee Ballot Processing Bill
Despite calling it the most important reform to restore confidence in elections, GOP lawmaker says Senate Republicans aren't on board
Nov 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
WIAA Fighting Proposal To Make It Subject To Open Records Law
Wisconsin's high school regulator isn't a government body, but legislators want it to behave like one.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster
In 2022, Johnson accused Democrats trying to eliminate filibuster of wanting 'absolute power.'
Nov 6th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Plans Nine Power Projects With $5.5 Billion Cost
Utility wants to build 7 solar projects, 2 new gas plants to create almost three gigawatts of new power.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Family Sues Tesla Over Crash That Killed 5
Surviving children claim Tesla knew about problems with battery fires, doors.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Argue Over Bill to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes
Backers cite views of President Trump. A GOP critic says it's not 'reality-based.'
Nov 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Vetoes In-Person Work Mandate for State Employees
Governor says flexible work arrangements cut costs, help recruit workers.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
7th Congressional District Race Filling Up
One year before mid-terms 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats running for open seat.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination
Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
