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Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring
Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek
But environmental groups argue the plan gets in the way of clean energy, climate goals
Feb 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’
Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Pass Evers’ Legislative Maps
Governor had promised to sign such a bill. Democrats warn of trickery.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWho Will Run For Gallagher’s Congressional Seat?
Big name Republicans -- and some Democrats -- may run for position.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years
And many drivers are 65 or older, new report finds.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioHere Come the Cicadas
For first time since Thomas Jefferson was president, two rare broods of cicadas will emerge at same time. It could get loud.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Students Achievement Recovering Since Pandemic
Back to 2019 levels in reading but not math; MPS students still a grade behind in reading.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGreen Bay Congressman Mike Gallagher Won’t Seek Reelection
Decision comes just after his vote against impeaching Homeland secretary caused a furor.
Feb 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioGreen Party Candidate Will Be On Wisconsin’s Presidential Ballot
Democrats fear a loss of votes that could defeat President Joe Biden.
Feb 10th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Stop Wisconsin’s Participation In UN’s Agenda 2030
The DNR's Green Tier program helps participants improve their environmental performance
Feb 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Call For Bob Spindell To Resign Elections Post
Spindell, a fake elector participant, says he has done more for Black community than any white Republican.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio