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Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax
Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.
May 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Vote to Create $125 Million Fund To Address PFAS
Specifics on how the money would be spent to clean up contamination remain to be worked out.
May 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
College Completion Program Showing Impressive Results
All-In Milwaukee focused on students from lower-income families.
May 19th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could Wisconsin Become A Climate Haven?
Great Lakes states could become attractive, but full impact is unclear.
May 19th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules It’s Too Late To Sue Over Sexual Assault
Civil lawsuit over decades old case rejected, but basketball coach is in prison on criminal conviction.
May 18th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Republicans Settle on Plan To Fund Cities
But deal leaves many questions for Milwaukee. Senate still needs to pass bill. Gov. Evers could veto.
May 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law
6-1 ruling rejects lawsuit charging that constitutional amendment's wording was misleading.
May 17th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has Nation’s Second Best Small Business Survival Rate
43% still in business after 10 years. Only Iowa had higher survival rate.
May 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year
Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.
May 16th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities
We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.
May 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
