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Investments in State Startups Declines
Dollars invested in early-stage Wisconsin companies in 2023 far below 2021 and 2022.
Oct 3rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioGroups Petition U.S. Forest Service To Stop North Woods Logging Project
Older trees in Chequamegon-Nicolet forest fight climate change, petition says.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioProsser Won’t Name Others Advising On Protasiewicz Impeachment
American Oversight has sued, demanding Vos name other members of panel.
Sep 30th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Outside Objections, DNR Approves Increased Waterway Protections
WMC says it adds "red tape," but DNR board is following 2015 EPA requirements on discharge permits.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Hike Bail For Past Bail Jumpers
But ACLU warns it would drastically increase number of people in pretrial detention.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Health Care For Minors
Wisconsin lawmakers circulating bill that targets medical providers for providing hormone therapy, other treatments.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Wins Grant To Replace Troubled Unemployment System
Mainframe software system was burdened with backlogs in 2020, leaving thousands without answers or payment.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioProposal Would Eliminate License Requirement for School Superintendents
Proposal aimed at reducing turnover. DPI in opposition.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Bill to Protect Election Workers Moves Forward
Proposed state law makes it a felony to attack an election worker.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioDAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers
Anti-abortion groups accuse Planned Parenthood of flouting state law.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioOak Creek Manufacturer Looks to Sell or Close
133 jobs at stake. Superior Die Set Corp. says it may have found buyer.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Bill Creates Ranked Choice Voting for Congressional Races
With a single primary for all candidates. What are its chances of passage?
Sep 26th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio