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Evers May Call Second Special Session on Guns
Republican legislators did nothing at first session, though public overwhelmingly supports preventive measures.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioCity’s Millennial “Brain Drain” Raises Concerns
State reports shows Milwaukee has problem. Alderman proposes task force to find solutions.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee the Nation’s Worst City for Blacks?
Delaware-based financial company ranks Milwaukee worst, Racine second worst.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioLocal Governments Still Adding Wheel Taxes
13 counties and 26 municipalities have enacted local wheel taxes.
Nov 16th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Republicans Became Anti-Train
The politics of resentment replaced business-oriented development, as Tommy Thompson would learn. Part 8 of series.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Outcomes for City Children ‘Abysmal’
Policy experts say health care in the city and state remains a crucial issue.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSecurity Will Be Tight At DNC
City officials working with Secret Service, security a primary concern.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Energies Trails on Solar, Wind
Other utilities in state have far higher percentage of energy coming from renewable energy.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Waterloo Lost High Speed Rail
Blame Gov. Doyle. And Charlie Sykes. Part 7 in a series.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Hannah Haynes, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers, Democrats Tackle Discrimination
Executive order requires state agencies to review workplace policies, set equity goals.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public RadioCounties Exhausting Snow Plowing Budgets
Record snow in February has left some counties with no winter plowing budget for rest of year.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly to Vote on New Hemp Law
New rules will affect 1,247 hemp growers and 556 hemp processors in the state.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio