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Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin
Down by 20% in some counties over past decade. State has second worst rate in U.S.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Administration Delays Federal Research Dollars in Wisconsin
NIH grant reviews halted by loophole in funding process. $778 million at stake.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System
19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels
Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioUS Rep. Glenn Grothman Faces Hostile Crowd at Oshkosh Public Meeting
Overflow crowd couldn't get in. Constituents grill him about funding cuts, Elon Musk.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Admin Cuts Funding For MPS, UW-Madison Teacher Training
Teacher partnership grant would have trained 36 special education teachers.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit Alleges Minocqua Brewing Owner Uses Super PAC for Personal Gain
Bangstad was previously liable for defamation in civil case and charged with criminal defamation.
Feb 22nd, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioMinocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions
Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.
Feb 21st, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioFarm Groups Sue Josh Kaul Over Prosecutor Hired With Outside Funds
Conservative groups and Republicans have pushed back against state attorneys general funded by a New York University center.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioVan Orden Moves to Impeach Judge Who Blocked Musk From Treasury Records
US Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Prairie du Chien accuses judge of 'high crimes and misdemeanors.'
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Administration Fast Tracking Great Lakes Energy Efforts
Pipeline, power plant would receive expedited approval.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio