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UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump
Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Targets ‘Revolving Door’ Between State Regulators and Utilities
PSC commissioners must wait 3 years after leaving office to take jobs with utilities.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation
College level courses less likely at schools with high rates of poverty.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges
Fewer Black and Hispanic students at UW-Madison, more at UW-Eau Claire, UWM.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Tribes Worried About ICE Tactics in Minnesota
Ho-Chunk president says federal agents have stopped, detained Native Americans.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting
Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote
Feb 7th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Administration Unveils Largest Child Labor Case in State History
Governor’s office highlights sweeping DWD findings against Burger King operator Cave Enterprises.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homeless Veterans Bill Advances, But Not For All Of Wisconsin
New state funding would bolster Milwaukee-area housing programs while leaving northern and western veterans without added beds or services.
Feb 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals
Feb 6th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rockwell Confirms It Will Build ‘Factory of the Future’ in New Berlin
Company promises more details during formal approval process.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Food Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows
More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Bill Would Put Guardrails On Teen Use Of Humanlike AI Chatbots
Measure would ban certain suggestions to minors, but industry warns rules are too broad and intrusive.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
