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Four Years Later, State’s Lame Duck Law Still Faces Court Challenge
Circuit court strikes down power grab from DOJ by Legislature, but ruling appealed.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioNBA ‘Michael Jordan’ MVP Trophy Made in Milwaukee
New trophy manufactured by Vanguard Sculpture Services on city's North Side.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio30th Anniversary of State’s Peregine Falcon Nesting Program
400 chicks born in nests atop high-rise towers, including We Energies power plants.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioMarcus Corp. Rebounding Since Pandemic
80 movie theaters, hotels, restaurants 'two-thirds of the way back to 2019.'
Jan 16th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Cigarette Sales, Taxes Plummet
Taxes down 44% in 12 years, but outweighed by reduction in medical costs, report says
Jan 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWill New Overseers Change DNR Policies?
As Evers appointees replace Walker holdovers on Natural Resources Board, environmental groups hope for changes.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Youth Struggle With Mental Health
Report finds big increase in past 5 years in depression, anxiety. 25% of high school girls seriously considered suicide.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioAcross Wisconsin, Zoning Codes Are Increasing Housing Costs
One of the barriers to providing affordable housing is restrictive zoning codes that often favor single-family homes.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Wisconsin Abortion Provider Opens Clinic In Rockford
Dennis Christensen operated Affiliated Medical Services on Milwaukee's Lower East Side.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022
Other serious crimes down 15%.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioState Committee Votes To Allow LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy To Continue
Republican lawmakers vote to block rule that prohibits widely discredited practice.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioUncertainty Around Solar Financing Regulations Limits Wisconsin Installations
Solar developers awaiting new PSC ruling following initial ruling to allow third-party financing.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio