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Musk Calls for Cutting Funds to Lutheran Groups
Two Wisconsin groups among those baselessly accused of 'money laundering.'
Feb 6th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMunicipal Referendums Requesting Support for Police and Fire Services
Even after shared revenue hike, 31 local referendums asked to increase property taxes.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioDane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds
Some 25 Wisconsin counties accept federal funding to send info on immigrants to ICE.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules
GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’
Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS
His new budget will fund new grant programs, staff, testing and research.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHalf of Wisconsin Head Start Programs Can’t Get Funds After Federal Freeze
Head Start center in Waukesha closed, leaving more than 250 families without child care.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Chef Reflects on Career After Fourth James Beard Nomination
Gregory León, owner of Amilinda, says its menu changes 'keep our brains focused.'
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size
With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioBen Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party
Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf
Bill would remove federal protections for gray wolves across most of the country.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio