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Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions
One proposal limits access to unemployment insurance when the unemployment rate is low.
Feb 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioInsurance Companies Oppose Drug Coupon Bill
Insurers don't want coupons for expensive drugs to count against deductibles.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Considers Breaking Up MPS
Republican bills create four to eight smaller districts, remove income limits from school choice.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioElection Official Refutes Bogus Fraud Claims
Addressing false claims wastes valuable time, election tech director said.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioUWM Professor To Study Islands of Brilliance
NEA-funded study of local non-profit's creativity workshop for autistic students.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Calls For Action on Budget Surplus
State of the State speech calls for special session of Legislature to pass his tax rebate.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Gives UC Benefits To Workers Who Quit to Avoid Vaccines
Unemployment proposal one of 4 Republican bills undercutting vaccine requirements.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Calls on State To Help City
Acting mayor asks Legislature to use tax surplus to fund public safety efforts in city.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSchool Board Races Getting More Polarized
17 school boards in state saw recall elections in last two years.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioBill To Hike Property Tax Credit Raises Controversy
Targeted tax credits meant to threaten funding for school districts that went virtual.
Feb 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioGriffin Touts ‘Ieshuh for the People’ Plan
'This is really the people's seat,’ candidate for Milwaukee mayor says.
Feb 12th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioSupreme Court Rules Against Drop Boxes
570 absentee drop boxes used in 66 counties barred by state high court beginning with April election.
Feb 12th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio