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GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools
Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioElection Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation
But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature’s Finance Committee Approves $553,000 in Settlements
Settlements proposed by WI Department of Justice, mostly for environmental violations.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Tribes Defend EPA Rule on Tribal Water Rights
2 state tribes among 7 intervening in legal challenge to EPA rule by a dozen states.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioReport Finds Climate Change Causing More Hot Nights in Wisconsin
'Sleepless Nights' report finds Milwaukee had 11 more hot nights per year in past decade.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Limits Legislature’s Authority To Block Governor
6-1 decision rules that legislators wrongly blocked DNR stewardship funding.
Jul 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDueling Billboards Appear in Milwaukee In Lead Up to RNC
Democrats, Republicans make appeals to voters, assail competing candidates.
Jul 6th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally
Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin this year comes on critical weekend for his campaign
Jul 5th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Restores Ballot Drop Box Access
Decision reverses a 2022 ruling, restores use of unmanned boxes to return absentee ballots.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioAgreement Advances $1.15 Billion Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes
Potential invasion threatened multi-billion dollar fishing and recreational boating industries.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioDane County Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10 Collective Bargaining Law
Lawsuit argues law violates state Constitution by treating different public unions differently.
Jul 4th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioAudit Finds Slow Turnaround on Forensic Evidence by Wisconsin Crime Labs
AG Kaul says it shows need for more staff he requested from Republican Legislature.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio