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Wisconsin 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 Radio
Health 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 Radio
Wisconsin 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 Radio
Evers 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 Radio
State 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 Radio
New 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 Radio
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.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown
Several hundred resettled in Wisconsin. 'We are partners who... fought for America.'
Dec 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Health Leaders Condemn Federal Change on Hepatitis B Vaccine
Watering down recommendation for vaccine that has saved babies lives, experts charge.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants
State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Shows More Than 1 in 3 Wisconsin Students Need Reading Intervention
Problem is worst for 1st graders, new state report shows.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
