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UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures
Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioLaw Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement
Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.
Dec 8th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioConservative Group Will Challenge New Wedding Barn, Liquor Laws
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty says law was poorly drafted.
Dec 8th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms
State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns
Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioConstruction Starts Next Year On Billion-Dollar Invasive Carp Barrier
Acoustic and electric barrier in Illinois river designed to keep invasive fish out of Great Lakes.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBay View Comic Book Store Acquires “Holy Grail” of Spider-Man Comics
Rare, 1962 comic book being sold on consignment basis, expected to fetch five-figure sum.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioSheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal
Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Act 10 Lawsuit Puts Renewed Focus On Protasiewicz
New Supreme Court judge previously said she disagreed with prior rulings on 2011 law.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioDane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin
Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Seek To Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission
Power would be transferred to Secretary of State, Legislature's election committees.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio