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Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMotorcycle Deaths Up 31% in State
Officials worry about 'risky behavior” on roads which started during low-traffic pandemic.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud
Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions
And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Changes School Transfer Rules for Athletes
No more waiting period after students transfer for athletics, if legislation passes.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCourt Tosses Law Allowing Blood Draws From Unconscious Drunk Driver Suspects
WI Supreme Court rules law deeming drivers consent to these searches is unconstitutional.
Jun 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioRegulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project
A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Lawmakers Advance $3.4 Billion Tax Cut
State legislators propose cuts to income, property and business taxes.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioMorales Files Federal Lawsuit Against City
Ex-police chief, in mediation with city over circuit court order, opens second legal front.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Approve $125 Million for Broadband Expansion
But Gov. Evers allocated money for it. Republican proposal uses borrowed money.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioEnvironmental Groups Seek to Intervene in PFAS Case
State’s largest business group challenges DNR’s authority to require testing for toxic pollutant.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio