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Wildfires Spike In Wisconsin Amidst Drought Conditions
Approximately 250 more wildfires than normal have started in 2023.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits
But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit
Lawsuit by Democratic groups seeks to restore access to drop boxes, allow clerks to cure ballots.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMayor Johnson Hosts 2,000 Kids at Brewers Game
Part of Safer City MKE initiative, partnership with Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, Brewers Community Foundation.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Wisconsin Absentee Ballots Aim To Reduce Mistakes
Envelope targeted at making sure witness signature is provided.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio40-Year-Old Stevens Point Student Is First Republican To Challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Announcement comes after representatives Tiffany and Gallagher said they were out.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Gov. Scott Walker Says Overturning Act 10 Would Set ‘Horrible Precedent’
Walker says newly-liberal court shouldn't touch his signature policy measure.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Calls Special Session Addressing Child Care, Workforce Challenges
Governor asks for $1 billion in surplus funds to be spent on child care, higher education and paid family leave.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHouses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders
Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio2 Charged With Hate Crimes Against Muslim Women
Mayor Johnson condemns 'horrific' attack at Cathedral Square on July 30.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors
Attorney General Kaul won't say whether there's an ongoing investigation.
Aug 6th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioConservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler Accuses Liberal Majority of Going ‘Rogue’
Claims state Supreme Court liberal majority of holding a 'secret' meeting. Majority says all justices were invited.
Aug 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio