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Audit Says WEDC Didn’t Meet Job Creation Goals, Was Slow To Recovery Money
Audit of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recommends 26 changes.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioFollowing Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding
Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Make It Harder For Candidates To Be Kicked Off Ballots
Proposal, which touches on a 2022 Milwaukee school board race, would add clarity to signature process.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioConservative Groups Oppose Including Voucher Schools In Transparency Dashboard
Bipartisan panel backs financial transparency dashboard, but School Choice WI and WILL object.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioConstitutional Amendment Would Require Supermajority For Wisconsin Tax Increases
Republican-led proposal is pending before the Legislature.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioElection Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official
Attorney General says Republicans' hearing to consider ousting Meagan Wolfe is illegal.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion
GOP legislators claim it targets middle class. Democrats dispute this.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioPercent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons
Number of prisoners in state older than 55 tripled in 20 years, increasing medical costs.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee College Prep Programs Help Hispanic Students Improve
But not Black students. Findings come as Republican leaders call for ending DEI programs.
Aug 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Calls for Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse
Joins other Republicans calling for Supreme Count member to recuse on redistricting case.
Aug 26th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower
Climb comes after Gallagher, a Republican, voted against bill to bring $1 billion in broadband investment to state.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio