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State’s Businesses Hesitant to Lay Off Workers
Some fears of recession, but unemployment low, manufacturing sector up.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Millennial Homeownership in Milwaukee Up 157% in Five Years
Third-fastest growth in U.S., behind only Richmond, Virginia, and Las Vegas.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Audit Report Finds State Lags in Monitoring Parolees
But Wisconsin Department of Corrections disputes the findings.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure
Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Audit Finds Millions of Medicare Funding Unclaimed By Wisconsin
Republican legislators call for tighter oversight by state departments.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Needs More Skilled Workers for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
WEDC report says state could become a global hub for electric vehicles, but it needs more workers.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Young, Student Voters Turned Out for Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Voters around college campuses overwhelmingly voted for Janet Protasiewicz.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on UW System Liberal Bias
Hearing held in response to results of free speech survey.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Officials Want To Boost Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation Marketing
Office of Outdoor Recreation seeks more funding in Gov. Evers' budget.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Flip Was Years In the Making
Partisan-style campaigning and waning influence of Republican WOW counties contribute to Protasiewicz victory.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Voters Pass Referendums Expanding Judges’ Power to Set Cash Bail
Referendums will amend state Constitution. Experts disagree on likely impact.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Janet Protasiewicz Defeats Kelly, Flips Supreme Court For Liberals
Her win creates liberal majority on Wisconsin's high court for first time in 15 years.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
