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Wisconsin Senate Votes 32-1 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
But Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos opposes bill. Will he kill it?
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers, GOP Legislators Say Tax Cut Talks Are ‘Productive’
Evers says cuts can't be separate from state budget. Republicans seem open to that.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Immigration Officials Wrongfully Told Fox Valley Man to Leave U.S.
Retiree warned to 'depart immediately... the federal government will find you.'
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Bills Tighten Unemployment Insurance
And ban guaranteed income programs. Gov. Evers vetoed previous proposals.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders
Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.
Apr 20th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Madison Diversity Officer Gone, But New Position Has Similar Duties
Special advisor role works 'to create a welcoming and inclusive community.'
Apr 20th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee School Board May Sue Paint Companies Over Lead Crisis
Legal expert says such suits are challenging, can take decades to resolve.
Apr 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioSupreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto
Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioUnderly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement
Underly, under threat of losing funding, says Wisconsin schools are already in compliance with federal law.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program
Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It
Less than 4% of money allocated in 2023 has made its way to actual projects.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioEven Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report examines importance of exports to state's economy, and a multi-billion decline.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio