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Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes
Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Effort To Avoid Late-Night Ballot Counting Fails
Proposal to allow absentee ballot counting to start early dies in State Senate.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Proposal Moves Forward PFAS Standards
But Democrats, DNR sought different path for forever-chemical regulation.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Wisconsin GOP Chair Said He Feared Trump Supporters During Fake Elector Scheme
Andrew Hitt told CBS's 60 Minutes that he would have been 'scared to death' if he was the reason Trump lost Wisconsin
Feb 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Legislative Maps Into Law, Ending Court Fight
Maps reduce GOP's advantage, GOP avoids court drawing new maps via gerrymandering lawsuit.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trans Youth Feel Less Safe Than LGBTQ+ Counterparts At School
Report find more inclusive curricula, protective policies needed.
Feb 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips
Barrier-shattering Phillips would have turned 100 on Sunday.
Feb 17th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Ice Cover Melts To Record Low For Mid-February
Researchers recorded lowest ice cover on Great Lakes since records began in 1973
Feb 17th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Require State Agencies To Report AI Plans, Associated Job Cuts
Annual reports would require agencies, departments to identify how AI could improve efficiency, reduce headcount.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Bill That Would Limit Transmission Line Competition
Proposal was the most lobbied on issue in 2023.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Concordia University Is Latest College To Face Financial Challenges
Move follows 2023 closing of nearby Cardinal Stritch University
Feb 16th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers
Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times
Feb 16th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
