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Vos Pushed to End Technical Colleges Taxing Authority
Amendment's author was unknown. Drafting files show Assembly Speaker requested it.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Celebrates Bipartisan Shared Revenue Law
It will increase state funding to all Wisconsin municipalities by at least 20%.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioSix Teenagers Injured in Shooting After Juneteenth Celebration
Police chief calls on adults to keeps guns out of hands of teenagers.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Amendment Blocks Tech Colleges’ Property Tax For Operations
Tech colleges weren't consulted. They would lose $249 million in annual funding.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention
"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."
Jun 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioPlanned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients
A '12-times increase' in patients needing to travel from Wisconsin to get care.
Jun 18th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Boost Road Funding By $1.5 Billion
Budget committee approves proposal that also hikes fees on electric vehicles.
Jun 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioEven After Change, DPI Opposes Reading Bill
Issue centers on proposal to hold third graders back.
Jun 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioOvernight GOP Vote Would End Child Care Program
Advocates say decision would raise costs and cause centers to close.
Jun 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioPublic Service Commission Could Create New Aid For Low-Income We Energies Customers
New programs would help mitigate rising energy bills.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioCity’s Homicides, Shootings Down in 2023
But more progress needed said MPD Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner. 'There's just too many guns.'
Jun 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin’s 2022 Tourism Broke Records
$23.7 billion economic impact the highest ever, with most overnight stays.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio