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Milkweed Is Wisconsin’s ‘Plant Species of The Year’
Designation announced by state DNR. Butterflies would surely agree.
May 26th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Warns Budget Must Fund More Staff to Handle Professional Licenses
DSPS Secretary says licenses will be delayed for workers in many occupations.
May 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee and Madison Parks Ranked In Nation’s Top 20
Among systems in 100 largest US cities, Milwaukee ranked 18th, Madison 19th.
May 26th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s 4th and 8th Graders Rank Above Average in Math
But state has room for improvement in basic math literacy.
May 24th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Bill, pending Senate approval, would make it harder for students to get student aid, attend technical college part time.
May 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Wins Approval To Build New Natural Gas Plants
Regulators say projects are warranted to meet rising energy demand. Coalition opposes fuel type.
May 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Summers Are Getting Warmer Nationwide, Including in Milwaukee
Summers warmed an average of 2.6 degrees Fahrenheit nationwide
May 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
