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Nursing Homes Struggle to Find Staff
New report finds state’s economy grew swiftly since pandemic, with some sectors trailing.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioState Superintendent Pushes Gun Control
Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioMichels Spends Nearly $8 Million on Campaign for Governor
Wealthy Republican businessman outspending competitors, blanketing state with ads.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBernie Sanders Endorses Barnes for US Senate
Sanders latest of many big-name Democrats backing Mandela Barnes in August primary.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHelping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures
Special summer program exposes mostly low-income students to new opportunities.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Planned Parenthood Docs Traveling to Illinois to Provide Care
Earlier this year, physicians sought licenses in Illinois in case Roe was overturned.
Jul 17th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWho Can Drop Absentee Ballot in Mailbox?
Officials in state disagree. Advocates for disabled voters say help with mailing is legal.
Jul 17th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Leaders Seek to Prevent Fixing Absentee Ballots
Legislative committee can kill rule, could invalidate tens of thousands of votes in next election.
Jul 16th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioOfficials Plan Changes For Derogatory Names of 28 Sites
Task Force will pick new names for geographic features and public lands.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioTim Michels ‘Not Against Contraception’
GOP Gubernatorial candidate supports Wisconsin abortion ban.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Abortion Law Leaves Doctors Fearful of Reproductive Care
How to handle miscarriages, other medical issues unclear under 1849 law.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioDigital Records At Issue In Suit Against Natural Resources Board Member
Fred Prehn, who refused to step down from board, will provide cell phone records under court order.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio