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Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution
Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting
Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioOver 50% of State’s Schools Use Restraints on Students
Elementary students and students with disabilities restrained and secluded the most.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioState Legislature Has Most Women Lawmakers Ever
31% of state legislators are women.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Unemployment Grew in December
Unemployment rate has fluctuated since September.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioQue El-Amin Is Growing City’s Affordable Housing
The developer and Milwaukee native prioritizes affordable housing in his buildings.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioKelly Hamilton Is State’s First Black Woman Poet Laureate
Milwaukeean Dasha Kelly Hamilton is published novelist, has been an ambassador for poetry for years.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioFirst Female Chief Forester Sees Challenges
Chief State Forester Heather Berklund manages 17 million acres of forest.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioState Collecting At-Home COVID-19 Tests
In December state began distributing and receiving test kits. 1,600 collected so far.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin Up and Johnson Down
Democratic control of US Senate means changes for Wisconsin senators.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState Residents’ Income Seesaws
Average income rose 36% in second quarter, dropped 15% in third quarter of 2020.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioAuthorities Monitoring State Capitol
Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.
Jan 17th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio