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Trump, Baldwin Narrowly Ahead In Marquette Poll of State
7 months before election Baldwin leads Hovde by 5 points, Trump leads Biden by 2 points.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioEric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin
Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioFollowing Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code
Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds
Nine months after Legislature set aside $125 million to address PFAS, funding still stalled.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSuit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Energies Wants Rate Hikes in 2025, 2026
WPS does, too. That would make 8 straight years of rate hikes for We Energies.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary
David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDPI Report Shows Educator Workforce Crisis in Wisconsin
Teacher retention a huge problem; compensation has decreased 20% since 2010.
Apr 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPublic School Listed ‘Christian Values’ As Desired Trait For Superintendent
Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on religion.
Apr 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPlastics Are Majority of Great Lakes Litter
Data from 14,000 beach cleanups shows tiny pieces of plastic are most common type of trash.
Apr 13th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette Employees Launch Unionization Drive
Organizers ask for fair contracts, wages and benefits
Apr 12th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio