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Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?
Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.
May 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm
48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.
May 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Will Hospital Mergers Impact Patients?
Four big mergers in state in six months Will it mean better care? Higher prices?
May 8th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioActivists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums
All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.
May 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities
Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.
May 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum
Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.
May 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin A Leader In Labor Force Participation
State's prime working-age women lead the way.
May 5th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban
Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.
May 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water
Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.
May 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency
Sen. Mary Felzkowski leads GOP proposal focused on creating "shoppable services."
May 4th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’
$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.
May 3rd, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget
On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.
May 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio