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Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty
Republicans added the requirement to the recently approved state budget.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Wisconsin DNR Secretary George Meyer Has Died
For 50 years, Meyer influenced conservation at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioDefying Federal Advisors, Wisconsin Reaffirms Support of Hepatitis B Vaccine
CDC advisory committee voted last week to end recommendation of a universal birth dose.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket
Both Democratic and Republican health care bills failed to advance.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts
The Trump administration has injected uncertainty on use of federal funds to combat homelessness.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037
Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Care Costs Are Overwhelming Wisconsin Teacher Salaries
Data shows average teacher spends 20% of their salary on health care benefits.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Reviewing EPA-Approved Pesticides For PFAS
Is EPA ignoring international standards supported by scientists or is it 'fake news'?
Dec 9th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens
Bipartisan law makes sexual extortion a felony; tougher penalties if it leads to suicide.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioState Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants
12-1 bipartisan committee vote seeks more energy to supply data centers.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioNew State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention
Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioState Crime Labs Had Fewer Cases, Longer Turnarounds in 2024
Kaul says Legislature needs to fund more staff. His GOP opponent says AG is at fault.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio






















