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Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums
All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.
May 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities
Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.
May 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum
Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.
May 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin A Leader In Labor Force Participation
State's prime working-age women lead the way.
May 5th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit 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 Radio