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Unions Files Suit Against Lame Duck Laws
Second suit filed, argues Republicans violated state constitution.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioReport Finds Growing Physician Job Burnout
Medical Society finds “alarming” level of dissatisfaction, fatigue for state’s doctors.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioAirport’s Traffic Hit 7.1 Million Last Year
Mitchell up 3 percent in 2018. Appleton’s airport up 25 percent.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public RadioFoxconn No Longer Needs Lake Michigan Water?
Environmentalists say company doesn’t need permit to withdraw 7 million gallons per day.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers, Foxconn Deny Project Is On Hold
Foxconn and WEDC’s Hogan also deny governor tried to “renegotiate” deal.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioHarley-Davidson Earnings Down
Poor results due to Trump tariffs, changing consumer preferences.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Revenue Projection Below Walker’s
LFB report shows $1.8 billion, not $2.1 billion in new revenue for next state budget.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Budget Will ‘Put Kids First’
His chief of staff says governor’s budget will prioritize K-12 schools, UW System.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCities Changing Sex Offender Residency Rules
Milwaukee, Brookfield, West Allis, others expanding areas where offenders can live.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case
Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioPolar Storm Pummels the State
Winter storm warning, 6 to 13 inches of snow, then arctic cold. Ugh.
Jan 28th, 2019 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioWorkforce Development Head Wants Better Wages
Caleb Frostman, new state director, says family supporting jobs should be key concern.
Jan 27th, 2019 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio