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Wisconsin School Districts Consider Closures, Consolidations Due To Declining Enrollment
Racine, Wausau, Superior and La Crosse are among those weighing options.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Passes Bills Making It Harder To Access Unemployment Benefits, BadgerCare
Republicans, in casting party-line vote, say policies will help state workforce shortage.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Calls For Abortion Referendum
'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'
Apr 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioState Has Planted 22 Million New Trees
Wisconsin nearly one-third of way to Gov. Evers goal of 75 million trees planted.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Bill Requires High School Financial Literacy Class
Would be required for graduation. Cost of requirement concerns schools.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Homes Becoming Less Affordable, Listings Decreasing
Economist predicts supply of homes for first-time buyers won't meet demand for at least the next year.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies
John Tate II is alleged to have used Racine position for his own improper benefit.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioAmid National Decline, Milwaukee Little League is Booming
Leaders say Beckum Stapleton Little League's ties to Black community have helped it to succeed
Apr 21st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Will Pay $50 Million For Mount Pleasant Data Center Site
Some of the money will go to Foxconn.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioFewer Kids Are Getting Tested For Lead Than Before Pandemic
17% decline across Wisconsin since 2019.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Legislature Increases Reckless Driving Penalties
Senate vote sends proposal to governor's desk. Democrats blast GOP inaction.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?
Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up case that challenges Claims Board's $25,000 award.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio