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School Referendums Seek Record $1.9 Billion
At least 50 school districts in state want voters to approve tax hikes this fall.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette Students Protest Lack of Diversity
Black Student Council of Marquette says students of color don't feel welcome on campus.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Increased 8% in 2021
54 pedestrians killed, many in locations with high speed limits and multiple traffic lanes.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Wisconsin Public RadioHalf of Wisconsin Student Debt Nearly Eliminated Under Biden Plan
52% of federal borrowers have $20,000 or less in student debt.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Project Brings Teachers to Panama Rainforest
Research project trains teachers, enriches classroom curriculum.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Katie Riordan, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders
‘Constitutional crisis’, backlog of 35,000 cases because of shortage.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioStudy Finds Racial Gap in Advance Placement Tests
Nearly half of Black and Hispanic students in state don’t take final exam after AP course.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioState School Safety Hotline Has Gotten 1,000 Tips This Year
Kaul touts hotline as a way to prevent possible tragedies.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMichels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest
On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Proposes Tax Cuts Using Budget Surplus
Republican lawmakers rejected a similar plan earlier this year.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Suicide Hotline Gets 6k Calls in First Month
Department of Health Services launched suicide and crisis line July 16.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio