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Trump Made Big Gains on Wisconsin’s College Campuses
2024 election data shows the youngest wards shifted strongly towards Republicans.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law
Liberal members seem ready to overturn or limit impact of 19th century state law.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin DPI’s Proposed 2-Year Budget Seeks $4 Billion in New Spending
State superintendent wants to boost special education funding to 90% of costs.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit
Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?
Nov 11th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Hospitals Rationing IV Fluids
There's a national shortage since Hurricane Helene damaged the top IV fluids manufacturer.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Could Lose Out As Trump Targets Clean Energy Policies
Trump poised to kill Biden program that promised $4 billion to Wisconsin by 2030.
Nov 10th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRate Increases Approved for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service
Consumer advocate calls rate case 'huge missed opportunity to address the affordability crisis.'
Nov 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioOne in Three Wisconsin Hospitals Lost Money Last Year
Survey data highlights higher costs, revenue challenges facing the state's hospitals.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Replace Senate President, Keep Majority Leader
State Sen. Mary Felzkowski will preside over slightly smaller GOP majority in upcoming legislative session.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioResults Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCongressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race
Republican beat Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke by less than 3%.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio