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Online Sales Taxes Won’t Help State Budget
They’ve risen during pandemic, but under state law must be used to lower income taxes.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s LGBTQ Groups Celebrate Historic Ruling
US Supreme Court’s decision bans workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHomicides Way Up In County This Year
Up from 47 to 80 at this time last year, with most (73) in the city.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDACA Immigrants Await High Court Ruling
6,600 in Wisconsin with DACA status await U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s effort to end program.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioUW System Issues Pandemic Guidelines
Campuses should have social distancing for classes, use residence halls for quarantines, testing.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Police Union Supports Reforms
State’s largest police union supports chokehold ban, “bad cop” registry.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioTime to Face Systemic Racism, Biden Says
Presidential candidate’s address to state’s Democrats says “soul of America” is at stake.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioUtility Disconnection Moratorium Ending
Starting July 1st, utilities can charge late fees and disconnect services.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Students Need a Coronavirus Vaccine to Go to School?
Medical experts say yes, but a loophole remains for anti-vaxxers in Wisconsin.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioDoes Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?
The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioFinalist for UW System President Withdraws
Candidate withdraws, after search process came under criticism.
Jun 12th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioFPC Commissioner Blasts Tear Gas Use
Police Chief Alfonso Morales says "the media" makes it seem like they used it more than they did.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio