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Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin
Existing cigar bars were exempt from the state’s indoor smoking ban.
May 22nd, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them
But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.
May 22nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Begins Mandatory Milk Testing for Avian Flu
More than 1,000 farms in 17 states have had cattle infected by the virus.
May 21st, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Annexes Land for Data Center
1,900 acres rezoned as Technology Campus, hoping to attract Google or Meta.
May 21st, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin
Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.
May 21st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track
Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts
Including cuts in SNAP food assistance, Medicaid for many in Wisconsin.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposed Law Has $10,000 Fine, Jail Time for Ditching Boats on Shorelines
Bill introduced days after abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' pulled from lakefront.
May 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Is Again Behind on Financial Reports, Could Lose State Funding
School district missed first deadline to submit 2024 financial data to state DPI.
May 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Labor Groups Oppose GOP Cuts to Clean Energy Tax Credits
Biden-era clean energy funding driving construction, jobs in U.S., Wisconsin.
May 19th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention
April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.
May 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin State Parks Celebrates 125 Years
50 state parks attract 20 million users annually, much loved but underfunded.
May 19th, 2025 by Joel Patenaude, Wisconsin Public Radio
