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25,000 State Retirees Could Lose Pensions
Wisconsin Teamsters' pensions in jeopardy due to federal inaction, alleged mismanagement.
Dec 8th, 2018 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public RadioGreat Lakes Compact Council Passes Changes
But region’s mayors, native tribes, call for more input on water withdrawals.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Care Costs Rise for Middle Class
New report shows premiums, deductibles cost 11% of family income in Wisconsin
Dec 7th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioLame-Duck Bill Changes Highway Funding
Will avoid federal wage requirements; experts express concerns.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioSheriff Lucas Pledges to Restore “Integrity”
Sees challenges, promises changes to county office run by David Clarke for 15 years.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLocal Officials Oppose Wealth Test for Immigrants
Barrett, Abele, Moore oppose Trump plan requiring minimum income for immigrants to America.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Works Overnight To Curb Evers Power
Limits on early voting, constraints on Evers campaign promise on health care.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Curbing Evers’ Power Moves to Legislature
All 12 Republicans on Joint Finance back plan to reduce governor’s power, restrict early voting.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioOpioid Task Force Issues Recommendations
Next step is to implement the city-county task force’s findings, says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Will Fight Plan to Limit His Power
GOP lame duck session set to start today would “invalidate” election, Evers charges.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Lame Duck Session Targets Evers
Far-reaching bill would reduce governor’s power, limit early voting.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState Health Insurance Signups Lagging
Enrollment for federal ACA insurance exchange down 20% this year; two weeks left to enroll.
Dec 2nd, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio