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Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report examines importance of exports to state's economy, and a multi-billion decline.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted
Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen
A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin and Great Lakes Research Would Be Hurt By Federal NOAA Cuts
Proposed 25% cut would affect institutes, labs and programs in Wisconsin.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Exempting Gun Safes From Sales Tax Advances
Bipartisan support for proposal that aims to prevent suicides, accidental gun deaths.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Rules UW-Madison International Student Can’t Be Deported For Now
Federal authorities demand Krish Isserdasani leave U.S. just weeks before his degree.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Deneen Smith and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Endangered?
Trump administration fired entire staff running federal energy assistance program.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair
Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?
State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sees Record Number of Wildfires This Year
Double the historical average this year; climate change, drought causing problem.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21
Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
