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Port Washington Data Center Requires $1.4 Billion Transmission Line Project
The route and price tag of the 90-mile line are drawing concern.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Trials, Most Wisconsin Schools Opt Out of Performance-Based Pay For Teachers
Rewarding teachers on how well students do is complicated and can have unintended consequences, research finds.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Government Shutdown Shutters Madison’s Federal Wood Lab
Federal researchers warn of lost data, delayed projects and mounting strain.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Using Retirees To Fill Vacant Teaching Positions
The district still has 83 vacancies to fill.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Shutdown Cuts Off Funding For State Job Support Programs
Labor statistics also frozen.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ethics Board Finds Wausau Mayor Violated City Policy By Removing Ballot Drop Box
But board stopped short of recommending a fine.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wikler Won’t Run For Governor
Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair won't enter open race.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Respiratory Illness Vaccination
The plea comes as some face roadblocks and confusion to get the COVID-19 shot amid federal changes.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Debate Whether Wisconsin GOP Proposal Is ‘Anti-Vax’
Proposal would require schools, child care facilities to provide information to parents on how to opt out of vaccination.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Calls on Trump To Preserve $1.5 Billion in Wisconsin Energy Grants
U.S. Department of Energy anticipates scaling up earlier announced cuts.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison Sees 30% Drop In New International Students
With delays in visa processing, travel bans and threats of deportation, fewer students are traveling overseas
Oct 16th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Special Education Layoffs Worry Wisconsin Education Advocates
Trump administration also cut funds for Wisconsin program that attracts and retains special ed teachers.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
