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School Board Races Getting More Polarized
17 school boards in state saw recall elections in last two years.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioBill To Hike Property Tax Credit Raises Controversy
Targeted tax credits meant to threaten funding for school districts that went virtual.
Feb 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioGriffin Touts ‘Ieshuh for the People’ Plan
'This is really the people's seat,’ candidate for Milwaukee mayor says.
Feb 12th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioSupreme Court Rules Against Drop Boxes
570 absentee drop boxes used in 66 counties barred by state high court beginning with April election.
Feb 12th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Wisconsin Schools Lift Mask Requirements?
With the omicron surge past, some districts are already ending mandatory masking.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Considering ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ Legislation
Rights determine medical care, child's name and pronouns used at school and review of instructional materials, among others.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat Will Earnell Lucas Do As Mayor?
Sheriff says stopping violent crime and reckless driving are key to city's future.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioState Rep. Timothy Ramthun Running for Governor
Ramthun gained national attention when he tried to decertify the 2020 election results.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing
Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioWausau Wells Have Elevated PFAS Levels
All six city wells exceed the proposed state standards.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Election Bills Are Far Reaching
Restricting absentee voting, more power for Legislature, nursing home employees could face prison.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioTwo Medical Marijuana Bills Proposed
One by legislators from each party. 37 states, including Mississippi, now allow it.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio