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Evers Awards More Federal Pandemic Funds to Schools
Addition of $90 million to state schools will be used for staffing, mental health services.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Still Sitting on Opioid Funding
Democrats, health officials says lives could be lost if settlement funds not used to fight drug epidemic.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs
Costs for Lt. Governor's security rose, but decisions for this made by state protection officers.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People
These practices surged under Trump administration, new report by ACLU finds.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Polls Show Barnes Leading Johnson
Including one by Fox News. But still ‘very competitive race.'
Aug 30th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAfghans Talk About Life In Wisconsin
One year after fleeing their homeland, it's 'a kind of cultural shock.'
Aug 29th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioSchool Referendums Seek Record $1.9 Billion
At least 50 school districts in state want voters to approve tax hikes this fall.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette Students Protest Lack of Diversity
Black Student Council of Marquette says students of color don't feel welcome on campus.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Increased 8% in 2021
54 pedestrians killed, many in locations with high speed limits and multiple traffic lanes.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Wisconsin Public RadioHalf of Wisconsin Student Debt Nearly Eliminated Under Biden Plan
52% of federal borrowers have $20,000 or less in student debt.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Project Brings Teachers to Panama Rainforest
Research project trains teachers, enriches classroom curriculum.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Katie Riordan, Wisconsin Public Radio