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Biden Sells Pandemic Plan in Town Hall
Milwaukee chosen for his first official visit as president.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Unveils $91 Billion Budget
Budget would boost school funding, direct funds to small businesses, repeal part of Act 10 and legalize marijuana, but faces an uphill battle.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid
And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMerge UW System and Technical Colleges?
Thompson pushes discussions to consolidate some two-year colleges and voc-tech institutions.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioFour Labs in State Tracking Coronavirus Variants
Processing several hundred samples per week as new strains of virus grow.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Layoffs Coming at Marquette?
University administrators say no. Staff fear more cuts to come.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioEconomist Urges $10 Minimum Wage
Professor says $15 too high, but state could take incremental steps.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public RadioState Superintendent Candidates Make Their Pitch
With eyes on Tuesday’s election, 7 views of the Wisconsin’s education future.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Keegan Kyle, Wisconsin Public RadioLargest State-Owned Solar Project Approved
2.4-megawatt solar array will provide 17% of UW-Platteville’s energy.
Feb 13th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioHomeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold
Shelters need more funding for staff and space to safely house people during a pandemic.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Lawmakers Order Audit of State’s Election System
Republicans say they are responding to constituent concerns regarding the 2020 election.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Denies New Arrest Warrant For Rittenhouse
Accused of killing two people and injuring a third, he is scheduled to go to trial in March.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio