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Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions
Health experts say adults should focus more on positive interactions with infants and toddlers.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Utilities Attempting To Balance Power Demand From New Data Centers With Renewables
Massive new data centers, like Microsoft's Mt. Pleasant project, will change how We Energies, others pursue renewable energy.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It
$125 million is set aside in trust for addressing forever chemicals, but bill would limit DNR authority.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioPlanned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion
Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioFBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud
FBI sought communications between Sun Badger officials, employees
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Job Applications Coming In For Wisconsin’s Prisons
New class of correctional officers is largest in decades, but vacancies remain an issue.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioBill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle
Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioAG Kaul Joins Coalition Attempting To Protect New Air-Quality Regulations
The litigation is focused on federal regulations that govern state plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements
Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDepartment of Public Instruction Asks Lawmakers To Approve New Reading Curriculum
Proposal overrides the Literacy Council, which DPI says failed to meet deadlines.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHovde Enters Senate Race Against Baldwin
Hovde’s announcement focused on the economy, crime, the border. Dems already attacking him for California conmections.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Home Construction Increased, But More Homes Are Needed
Construction hasn't reached pre-Great Recession levels, resulting in higher prices.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio