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White House releases first-ever national strategy to fight antisemitism

June 2, 2023 - 3:00pm

People hold candles as they gather for a vigil in the aftermath of a deadly shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation

Last week, the White House announced a plan to fight antisemitism over the next year. We take a look at the spike in anti Semitic violence in the past few years, and what the government has proposed to counter it.

Earlier spring algae blooms tied to tiny invasive species, UW-Madison researchers say

June 2, 2023 - 7:30am

Algae blooms on Lake Mendota on May 22, 2023. Photo courtesy of Professor Grace Wilkinson from the UW-Madison Center for Limnology.

Toxic blue-green algae is blooming on lakes months earlier than in previous years. UW-Madison scientists studying Lake Mendota think that’s a lingering result of infestations of tiny invasive species, zebra mussels and spiny water fleas. One of the researchers joins us.

What a US Supreme Court ruling could mean for wetland protections

June 2, 2023 - 7:00am

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to protect wetlands from development and pollution. An attorney with Clean Wisconsin explains what the ruling means for water quality in Wisconsin and the United States.

Wisconsin 'Safe Harbor' bill would bar minors from being prosecuted for prostitution

June 2, 2023 - 6:10am

It's still possible for children to be charged with prostitution in Wisconsin. Supporters of a bipartisan "Safe Harbor" bill say that needs to change.

An unlikely pairing of a used bookshop and an airport in Milwaukee

June 2, 2023 - 6:05am

Renaissance Books has been a cornerstone of Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport for four decades. Here's how a used bookstore ended up in an airport.

Wisconsin Elections Commission approves plan to allow company to sell new election equipment to local governments

June 2, 2023 - 5:00am

A Nebraska company will be allowed to sell new electronic voting systems in Wisconsin, which provide enhanced software and security capabilities.

GOP lawmakers approve $2.4B capital budget but reject key UW project

June 1, 2023 - 10:00pm

Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee voted for a $2.4 billion capital budget Thursday, the largest of any state building program in years but considerably smaller than the one proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The capital budget would also leave out funding for a new school of engineering at the...

Republicans cut Evers' $750M broadband plan from state budget

June 1, 2023 - 9:45pm

Republican lawmakers voted Thursday to eliminate Gov. Tony Evers' proposed $750 million investment in broadband, saying the state would wait for an upcoming influx of federal broadband funding instead.

Wisconsin's largest business group threatens to sue DNR over proposed water pollution rule

June 1, 2023 - 3:30pm

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has threatened to sue the Department of Natural Resources over its proposed rule limiting surface water pollution, claiming it will exceed the maximum cost permitted by law. We're joined by an expert to discuss the proposed new rule and potential litigation over it.

Gov. Tony Evers marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with rainbow flag raising at Wisconsin State Capitol

June 1, 2023 - 3:25pm

For the fifth year in a row, an LGBTQ Pride flag is flying above the Wisconsin State Capitol.

United States files trespass lawsuit against Town of Lac du Flambeau

June 1, 2023 - 2:50pm

The federal government is suing the Town of Lac du Flambeau for knowingly trespassing on land owned by the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. It's the latest court action in a protracted dispute over town roads crossing reservation property.

Baldwin pitches new approach to removing wolves from endangered species list

June 1, 2023 - 12:55pm

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin aims to use a new approach to remove gray wolves in Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, from the endangered species list. The bill follows more than a decade of legal wrangling over whether wolves need federal protections.

Roundup of world news

June 1, 2023 - 7:30am

Wisconsin Public Radio will soon broadcast "The World" — a daily global news show produced by WGBH in Boston and PRX. We will talk with host Marco Werman about recent segments, including the war in Ukraine and the election in Turkey. Tune in to "The World" at 2 pm Monday through Thursday starting on June 5.

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White House releases first-ever national strategy to fight antisemitism

Earlier spring algae blooms tied to tiny invasive species, UW-Madison researchers say

What a US Supreme Court ruling could mean for wetland protections

Wisconsin 'Safe Harbor' bill would bar minors from being prosecuted for prostitution

An unlikely pairing of a used bookshop and an airport in Milwaukee

Wisconsin Elections Commission approves plan to allow company to sell new election equipment to local governments

GOP lawmakers approve $2.4B capital budget but reject key UW project

Republicans cut Evers' $750M broadband plan from state budget

Wisconsin's largest business group threatens to sue DNR over proposed water pollution rule

Gov. Tony Evers marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with rainbow flag raising at Wisconsin State Capitol

United States files trespass lawsuit against Town of Lac du Flambeau

Baldwin pitches new approach to removing wolves from endangered species list

Roundup of world news

WMC threatens legal action over proposed policy changes that aim to protect surface water quality

Wisconsin seventh grader makes it to National Spelling Bee semifinals

In Brown, Outagamie counties, Native children are separated from families at disproportionate rate

Nearly 300K Wisconsin kids need child care. As federal aid expires, finding care could get even harder.

Local, state leaders call on Master Lock to reverse decision to close Milwaukee plant

'Everyone has abilities': Statewide program provides internships to 200 Wisconsinites with disabilities

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