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UW Tuition Promise Programs Find Success, But Need State Funding
UWM's program supports tuition for more than 1,000 students.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Students Head Back to School
MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio82 Wisconsin Clean Energy Projects Eligible for Federal Tax Incentives
National report says Wisconsin projects invested $18 billion, will gain from IRA law.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioUWM Faculty Senate Leader Says Layoffs of Faculty Were Financially Necessary
Others disagree. Precedent of laying off tenured faculty and state funding at issue.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioLess than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools
Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSlow Going for New Luxury High-Rises
Couture and 333 Water attracting renters more slowly than past towers. Is local market getting saturated?
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioSchools Across Wisconsin Limiting Cell Phone Use
Administrators say this will improve attention, learning engagement and mental health.
Sep 1st, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioActivists Spent $1.3 Million, Almost 90% From Arkansas, Trying To Recall Robin Vos
Vos, the GOP Assembly Speaker, was subject to multiple failed recall attempts.
Aug 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWest Nile Virus Kills 2 in Wisconsin
State health officials encourage residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioDuring La Crosse Town Hall, Trump Says Government, Insurance Should Cover IVF
Former president fields questions about inflation, southern border, jobs from Wisconsin residents during 30 minute appearance.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHow 4 Wisconsin Women Swam the English Channel
They swam 21 miles across the channel in 11 hours, 21 minutes.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNorthern Wisconsin Town Accused of Violating Law by Pulling Voting Machines
US DOJ threatens lawsuit against Thornapple, WI; voters with disabilities need machines.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio