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GOP Proposal Would Give Businesses Tax Credits For Paying For Child Care
Proposal would encourage businesses to create their own daycares or pay for outside providers.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrat’s Senate Leader Stepping Down, Running For Dane County Exec
Melissa Agard will serve out her senate term, but three candidates already running for her leadership post.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAfter School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDeputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders
Council President Pérez leads roundtable discussion at City Hall.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations
GOP proposal aim to close "loophole."
Nov 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMedian Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009
Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts
$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin
For any transaction of less than $2,000. City of Milwaukee supports state bill.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioStudies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals
UW researchers say current technologies only remove 0.1 percent of global emissions.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land
Tech company will buy 1,000 acres. Racine County Board must sill approve deal.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws
Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio