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State’s Elder Care Facilities Face Staffing, Budget Issues
Nearly two dozen nursing homes in Wisconsin have closed since 2020.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Committee Votes to Fire State Elections Administrator
Attorney General has said firing of Meagan Wolfe is illegal. Now up to full state Senate.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioCar Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk
Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioPartnership Seeks to Make Wisconsin a Regional Tech Hub
15 consortium members say state's biohealth, manufacturing sectors make it an ideal site.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioU.S. Deputy Education Secretary’s Visit Touts STEM Funds for MPS
Part of $500 million in federal pandemic funds Milwaukee Public Schools received.
Sep 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Advance Income Tax Cut
Evers promises a veto, calling it a financially 'irresponsible' bill.
Sep 9th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Spring Surge, Great Lakes Water Levels Held Steady This Summer
Water levels held unusually steady this summer when they would normally climb.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations
Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District
Melissa Tempel says First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired in July.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny
From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.
Sep 5th, 2023 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public RadioCollege Course Teaches Packers History
New, no-credit, online course offers 104 years of Wisconsin pro football lore.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Libraries See New Efforts To Ban Books
National movement has found its way to multiple Wisconsin library systems.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio