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Solar Program for Low-Income Wisconsin Families Hits Federal Funds Freeze
Federal court ordered Trump administration to restore funding but hasn't happened yet.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects
As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suicide Prevention Program Expands in Honor of Jonathan Brostoff
Friendship Circle plans 41 free trainings across the state to honor late alderman.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Block NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump
UW says it will delay lifesaving discoveries related to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has 18,000 Federal Workers. How Many Will Be Lost?
Workers face buyouts, layoffs. Delivery of services in state may suffer.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Cheese Mart Featured in Super Bowl Ad
Milwaukee store expects a bump in online sales after Google AI ad runs.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Admin Freezes Wisconsin’s $55 Million EV Charger Network Buildout
Milwaukee project not immediately impacted.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County Zoo Closes Aviary to Protect Birds From Avian Flu
Decision to protect zoo's 95 different species made after bird deaths on Lake Michigan.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Superintendent Candidate Defends Lack of Education Licenses
Brittany Kinser lacks Wisconsin’s teachers license and current school administrator license.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislative Proposal Would Reverse DPI’s Changes To School Testing
Superintendent Jill Underly criticized for decision to change standards.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Budget Offers $80 Million for Farmers, Food
Proposals to expand agricultural exports and ban term 'milk' by non-dairy products.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
