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GOP Lawmakers Question Budget Requests by UW System, State Prisons
Joint Finance Committee grills leaders of each about requests for increased funding.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioVoters Pass Constitutional Amendment Requiring Photo ID
Measure will make it harder to overturn Wisconsin's 2011 voter ID law.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day
The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Used Most Water Ever Reported to Irrigate Crops in 2023
Drought conditions and rise of high capacity wells lead to historic level of irrigation.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Crisis Helpline Shutting Down, Due to Federal Funding Cuts
'Uplift Wisconsin' helps those with mental health, substance abuse problems.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson Chosen to Lead UWM
A unanimous pick for UWM chancellor at tumultuous time in higher education.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Local Governments in Wisconsin Powered By Renewable Energy
Sun Prairie, River Falls hit 100% renewable electricity for city operations.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioCan You Use Student ID to Vote in Tuesday’s Election?
Yes, but it's complicated.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioSpending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising
Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioElon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally
Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioThree MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination
Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioState Audit Reveals How Wisconsin Relies on Federal Funds
Audit Bureau details $18.6 billion in assistance, and a need for better records in certain areas.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio