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Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board
Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail
Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioGreen Bay, Fox Valley Want Passenger Rail
Municipal leaders ask federal authorities to consider rail line from Milwaukee to Green Bay.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioState Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting
Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Close to Agreeing on Medical Marijuana Bill
But Vos warns it will be strictly regulated, only for those having a true medical condition.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioOut-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System
Up 63% over last decade, mostly at UW-Madison, but also at UWM.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change
City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'
Jan 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioFDA Approves Abortion Pill But Wisconsin Left Out
Federal ruling allows sale by pharmacies, but state's 1849 abortion ban prevents this.
Jan 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students
$5 million pledge from Joe and Ellen Checota funds program.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Lawmakers Oppose Record-Breaking Wisconsin Land Conversation
Sen. Felzkowski leads opposition to preserving 56,000 acres of forest near Rhinelander.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Second In U.S. For Number Of Organic Farms
But new report finds many issues inhibiting future growth, organic acreage falling.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioPFAS Found in Lake Michigan Bay Linked To Marinette Fire Training Center
Dangerous chemicals from firefighting foam found on Green Bay shoreline
Jan 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio