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State Gets “F” In Civics, US History Standards
Conservative Fordham Institute zaps Wisconsin for not specifically requiring these courses.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioPlan Would Permit Sports Betting
At Oneida casino and properties in state. But may not boost economy much.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money
Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioState Legislature Passes Biennial Budget
Lawmakers cut billions from the Governor's budget.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Laurel White and Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioFive Candidates Make Case For Beating Ron Johnson
Roundtable of Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate is first such event in campaign.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWinnebago County GOP Removes Racist Facebook Meme
Humorous defense of white supremacy?
Jun 29th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water
Study finds lower income communities in state, like Beloit, have pollution problem.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Face Masks Remain Post Pandemic?
Some health professionals think face coverings are here to stay.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioClimate Advocates Want Electric Car Infrastructure
Press conference held promoting stricter emissions standards and infrastructure investments.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Plan Cuts Business Property Taxes
But provision of plan also gives Legislature more power over local governments' revenue.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio