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Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty

Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty

Republicans added the requirement to the recently approved state budget.

Former Wisconsin DNR Secretary George Meyer Has Died

Former Wisconsin DNR Secretary George Meyer Has Died

For 50 years, Meyer influenced conservation at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Defying Federal Advisors, Wisconsin Reaffirms Support of Hepatitis B Vaccine

Defying Federal Advisors, Wisconsin Reaffirms Support of Hepatitis B Vaccine

CDC advisory committee voted last week to end recommendation of a universal birth dose.

Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket

Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket

Both Democratic and Republican health care bills failed to advance.

Wisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts

Wisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts

The Trump administration has injected uncertainty on use of federal funds to combat homelessness.

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.

Health Care Costs Are Overwhelming Wisconsin Teacher Salaries

Health Care Costs Are Overwhelming Wisconsin Teacher Salaries

Data shows average teacher spends 20% of their salary on health care benefits.

Wisconsin Reviewing EPA-Approved Pesticides For PFAS

Wisconsin Reviewing EPA-Approved Pesticides For PFAS

Is EPA ignoring international standards supported by scientists or is it 'fake news'?

Evers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens

Evers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens

Bipartisan law makes sexual extortion a felony; tougher penalties if it leads to suicide.

State Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants

State Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants

12-1 bipartisan committee vote seeks more energy to supply data centers.

New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.

State Crime Labs Had Fewer Cases, Longer Turnarounds in 2024

State 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.