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Regulators Approve Utility Rate Increases, Reduce Allowed Profits
Utilities across Wisconsin sought to raise electricity prices.
Nov 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioAre Robots Taking Wisconsin Jobs?
Not quite, new research shows. Companies adding robots more likely to add more jobs.
Nov 23rd, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioAmidst Inflation Crunch, Food Pantries Need Donations
Demand is growing and federal aid program has stopped.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioPlea Deal Reached In Fire Bombing of Anti-Abortion Office
Hridindu Roychowdhury will plead guilty to felony charge, with penalty of between 5 to 20 years in prison.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioKohl’s President Leaves After 8 Months On Job
Net sales fell 5.2% year-over-year in latest quarter. CEO remains.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioEnvironmental Groups Want Evers To Block Lakefront Golf Course Land Swap
Kohler, seeking to build golf course near Lake Michigan, needs land swap with state park.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNearly 1,000 MPS Students Haven’t Attended A Single Day of School This Year
District Attorney's office doesn't have capacity to prosecute all the truancy cases.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioTammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say
They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioGE HealthCare Consolidating Wisconsin Operations in Waukesha
Locations in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa with 1,000 workers will be moved in phases.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners
Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioProposal Would Eliminate Teen Work Permits
Critics say it would eliminate funding for employer education, compliance monitoring.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioFlu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin
Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio