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Evers Criticizes GOP Budget Strategy
Don’t use federal pandemic aid to simply replace state spending, he cautions.
Apr 10th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioAd Campaign Launched to Boost Vaccine Confidence
HealthyMKE is running the "Authentic Voices" campaign countywide.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioState Supreme Court Tosses Voter Purge Suit
Conservative group wanted voters that may have moved purged from the voter roll.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioRegulators OK Utilities’ Plan For Past Due Bills
Deferred payments and payment plans for 93,000 customers facing disconnection.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioElections Officials, Advocates Oppose GOP Backed Election Law Changes
Bills limit election grants and bar employees of political groups from working the polls.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Lawmakers Would Ignore Rules for Stimulus Money
Governor Evers has unilateral power to distribute the federal funds.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioSmall Businesses Welcome Federal Stimulus
Business owners discuss revenue loss, rising healthcare costs and changes that will outlast the pandemic.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Secretary Says PFAS Efforts Need Funding
PFAS identification and cleanup and public land purchases are budget priorities for the agency.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHigh Capacity Wells Draining State Lakes
Study finds wells reduced lake levels by up to 3 feet on three lakes in Central Sands region.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS
MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioUnderly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race
Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.
Apr 6th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioCan Education Overcome Vaccine Resisters?
State officials hope to overcome resistance among Republicans, rural residents.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio