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Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee
Parade and festival celebrate 'love, life and freedom.'
Jun 20th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education
Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors
Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut
System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre
Andrea and Julia Bartz have both become writers of bestselling thriller novels.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Avery Lea Rogers, Wisconsin Public RadioUS Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings
Experts say lawmakers spreading disinformation harms the nation.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador
ICE reportedly denied her request to remain in US while visa application pending.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioUnions, Business Groups Clash on Apprenticeship Bill
2018 law allows 1 apprentice per instructor. Bill would increase to 2 apprentices.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits
7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Has 250 Lake Districts
The number is growing. They implement boating ordinances, manage water quality and habitat restoration.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public RadioIllinois Robotics Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Franklin
Gov. Evers says expansion in Wisconsin will create more than 700 jobs.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio