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State’s Cigarette Sales, Taxes Plummet
Taxes down 44% in 12 years, but outweighed by reduction in medical costs, report says
Jan 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will New Overseers Change DNR Policies?
As Evers appointees replace Walker holdovers on Natural Resources Board, environmental groups hope for changes.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Youth Struggle With Mental Health
Report finds big increase in past 5 years in depression, anxiety. 25% of high school girls seriously considered suicide.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Across Wisconsin, Zoning Codes Are Increasing Housing Costs
One of the barriers to providing affordable housing is restrictive zoning codes that often favor single-family homes.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Wisconsin Abortion Provider Opens Clinic In Rockford
Dennis Christensen operated Affiliated Medical Services on Milwaukee's Lower East Side.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022
Other serious crimes down 15%.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Committee Votes To Allow LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy To Continue
Republican lawmakers vote to block rule that prohibits widely discredited practice.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Uncertainty Around Solar Financing Regulations Limits Wisconsin Installations
Solar developers awaiting new PSC ruling following initial ruling to allow third-party financing.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board
Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail
Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Green Bay, Fox Valley Want Passenger Rail
Municipal leaders ask federal authorities to consider rail line from Milwaukee to Green Bay.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting
Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
