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Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers’ Budget Includes Tax Cuts, Increased School Funding
Republicans blast budget, call it 'devoid of reality.'
Feb 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race
Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative
Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHalf of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary
Pot is widely available, study finds, but Wisconsin isn't regulating or collecting taxes on it.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Proposes Elections Law Changes
Including automatic voter registration, counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, and new Office of Election Transparency.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHundreds Attend Funeral For Police Officer
Slain officer Peter Jerving served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 4 years.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioLocal Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses
644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'
Feb 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Offers Details on $1.2 Billion Tax Cut
Governor's plan gives 10% income tax cut to middle class taxpayers, average cut of more than $200 annually.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Foxconn Employee Alleges Company Commits Wage Theft
Company is alleged to be altering time sheets.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support
In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioSen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare
After being called out by President Biden, Johnson called Social Security a "ponzi scheme."
Feb 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio