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Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban
Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.
May 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water
Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.
May 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency
Sen. Mary Felzkowski leads GOP proposal focused on creating "shoppable services."
May 4th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’
$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.
May 3rd, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget
On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.
May 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLow Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors
Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.
May 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioConcordia University, School Choice Wisconsin Target Teacher Shortage
Partnership will create alternative, 18-month online bachelor's degree program.
May 1st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Froedtert, MCW Program Will Treat Veterans, First Responders
$12.5 million donation from national nonprofit will fund treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
May 1st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo
Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.
Apr 30th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction
Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.
Apr 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Open Records Bill Would Overrule Court, Improve Records Access
Bipartisan proposal would allow legal fees to be recovered without a court order.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioVel Phillips Statute At State Capitol Will Break Barriers
Only 6% of public monuments portray women in history.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio