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Kaul Charges Republicans Gutted School Safety Office
Democratic AG says budget decision leaves less resources 'for keeping our kids safe.'
Jun 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioGallagher Won’t Challenge Baldwin for US Senate
A blow to GOP leaders who saw congressman as best shot to defeat Democrat in 2024.
Jun 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Have $50 Milllion, Science-Based Plan To Revamp How Children Learn To Read
DPI Superintendent says bill is "non-starter" as it includes 3rd grade retention requirement.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels
Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly, Senate Could Strip Milwaukee Funding From Revenue Bill
Speaker Vos and Majority Leader LeMahieu threaten to remove sales taxes for city and county.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioInmates Receive College Degrees Through Second Chance Program
49 individuals earned certificates or degrees this week from three technical colleges.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCampaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding
Public defenders, district attorneys join coalition's push for more crime lab staffing.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRemote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin
400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Bipartisan Group Will Fight Election Misinformation
Keep Our Republic will 'shine a light on the election system,' says state director.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioSupreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands
But perhaps not as much as other states.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin ‘Safe Harbor’ Bill Bans Prosecuting Minors for Prostitution
Bipartisan legislation intended to aid fight against sex trafficking.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioState Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer
In 2016, Wisconsin joined an anti-trust lawsuit against Indivior, the maker of a drug used to treat opioid addiction called Suboxone.
Jun 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio