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State Department of Corrections Secretary Retiring
Kevin Carr will step down March 8 after five years overseeing prisons.
Mar 3rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Democrats’ Lawsuit To Redraw Congressional Maps
Decision leaves U.S. House seats in place for 2024 election. Protasiewicz sits out decision.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Most of Republicans’ Tax Cut Proposal
But governor delays action on GOP child care tax credit bill, signaling he could sign that proposal
Mar 1st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
PFAS Ban Wouldn’t Start Until 2028 Under New Bill
New legislation by western Wisconsin Democrats would ban products with added PFAS, offer alternative approach to spending state PFAS trust fund
Mar 1st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mississippi Mayor Visits Wisconsin Capitol For Black Advocacy Day
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says self-determination is key to quality of life issues
Mar 1st, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment
Critics raise privacy concerns over systems that use AI and camera feeds.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Narcan-Resistant ‘Tranq’ Linked To 1 in 5 of Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths
And the rate has doubled in early 2024. Xylazine is commonly mixed with fentanyl.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Opening of St. Augustine Prep at Former Cardinal Stritch Campus Postponed
One-year delay by Ramirez Foundation due to unexpected issues with redevelopment.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Appeal Court Order Protecting Top State Election Official
Dane County judge ruled that GOP legislators can't remove Meagan Wolfe from office.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Seeks Compromise on Republican PFAS Bill
Threatens veto of GOP plan, saying 'I'm not signing bill letting polluters off the hook.'
Feb 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations
Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Big a Change Is New UW-Madison Admission Policy?
Students consider new rule that top 5% of state's high school grads guaranteed admission.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
