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U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate
Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Air Quality Doesn’t Meet National Standard
Issue is most significant in Milwaukee and other lakefront communities.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioQuiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be
Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioFirst Lady Visits Milwaukee, Meets With MPS Families and Union
First Lady Jill Biden, a former teacher, talks to parents, students and teachers about challenges.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race
New Marquette poll has Gov. Tony Evers holding a slight lead over Tim Michels in race for governor.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDebate About Whether To Enforce Abortion Ban Could Hurt OB-GYN Recruitment, Retention
Wisconsin's 1849 ban could result in felony charges for doctors.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Voter Concern, Climate Change Largely Absent From U.S. Senate Race
Polls show voters are concerned, but not enough that strategists believe it will impact turnout.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race
Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAppeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling
Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding
Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid
Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWILL Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Biden Student Debt Plan Lawsuit
WILL president pledges to fight case the whole way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio