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Gov. Evers Raises LGBTQ+ Flag At Capitol, Celebrates Pride Month
"We will keep working to build a Wisconsin that is more welcoming, more inclusive and more just for everybody," said Evers.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget
Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Block UW-Madison Engineering Building
Finance committee approves approximately half of proposed UW System projects. But, engineering building was top priority.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCommission Approves New Equipment For Wisconsin Elections
Election Systems and Software approved to sell equipment that replaces Windows 7 based system.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations
Proposal trigged by 2019 federal investigation into Wisconsin National Guard that found several issues.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioBusiness Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations
WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioLabor Leaders, Politicians Rally To Keep Master Lock in Milwaukee
400 workers will otherwise lose their job following surprise announcement.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony
Bipartisan proposal targets harassment of students by teachers, staff.
May 31st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Push Abortion Bills
One clarifies that procedures for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy allowed. Another funds Choose Life centers.
May 31st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets
"Safer City MKE" offers camping trips, city tours, art classes and more.
May 31st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioNew UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Currently only 100 in the state. Program focuses on culturally-informed care for victims.
May 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioA ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings
Gun lockdown drills, fear of mass shootings has become normal in state's schools.
May 28th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio