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Evers Administration Targets Payroll Fraud With New Task Force

April 15, 2019 - 3:25pm

Gov. Tony Evers has created a new state task force aimed at fighting payroll fraud in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Withdraws From Lawsuit Challenging EPA Plan

April 15, 2019 - 3:15pm

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has successfully withdrawn Wisconsin from a multi-state lawsuit challenging a federal rule regulating certain air pollutants, including mercury.

Wisconsin Immigrant Group Leader Dismisses Trump Idea

April 15, 2019 - 11:35am

The leader of a Wisconsin immigrant rights group is dismissing President Donald Trump's proposal to send detained migrants to "sanctuary cities."

Walker Joins Government Reform Group As Chairman

April 15, 2019 - 10:35am

Former Gov. Scott Walker is joining the Wisconsin-based Institute for Reforming Government as an honorary chairman.

How A New Pricing System Is Affecting State Parks

April 15, 2019 - 6:00am

After Wisconsin lawmakers shifted tax dollars away from state park operations, the Department of Natural Resources adopted a new pricing system so camping, park entrance and other fees would help make up for the loss. A representative from the DNR joins the program to explain what changes were made and how the system is faring so far.

A Dozen Counties In Line For Another Judge Under Republican-Backed Bill

April 15, 2019 - 7:55am

A dozen counties in Wisconsin would be able add another circuit court branch under a bill introduced by republican lawmakers. The proposal seeks to add another judge and court reporter for counties with the heaviest workloads.

State Capitol Report: Wisconsin's Removal From Affordable Care Act Lawsuits

April 15, 2019 - 7:00am

A federal appeals court recently ruled that Wisconsin is out of all the lawsuits targeting the Affordable Care Act. In our state capitol report, a political science professor explains what this means and the legal challenges the ACA still faces.

Report: Wisconsin Saw Fourth-Largest Decline In Higher Ed Funding Between 2013 And 2018

April 15, 2019 - 6:00am

A report by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association says Wisconsin saw an 8 percent decrease in state appropriations for higher education between 2013 and 2018 while most states increased funding.

Wisconsin Republicans Seek Ban On Sex, Race-Based Abortions

April 15, 2019 - 6:00am

Two Republican lawmakers are seeking support from colleagues for a bill that would prevent abortions from being performed solely because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or fetal anomaly.

Proposal For 24 Wind Turbines Whips Up Controversy In Rural Wisconsin

April 15, 2019 - 6:00am

EDF Renewables' 65-megawatt Sugar River Wind Project would include 24 turbines spread over 5,870 acres in the town of Jefferson.

In Madison, Bernie Sanders Calls On Supporters To Help 'Transform' Country

April 12, 2019 - 8:20pm

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders told a shivering crowd of a couple thousand people Friday that he needed their help to complete a political revolution.

State News Roundup - April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019 - 4:00pm

The election for village president in McFarland came down to one vote . . . until a sealed ballot was discovered. We find out what happened next. We also talk about a painting that made news in the Governor's mansion, and welcome regular guest Rob Mentzer to his new job with WPR News!

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Evers Administration Targets Payroll Fraud With New Task Force

Wisconsin Withdraws From Lawsuit Challenging EPA Plan

Wisconsin Immigrant Group Leader Dismisses Trump Idea

Walker Joins Government Reform Group As Chairman

How A New Pricing System Is Affecting State Parks

A Dozen Counties In Line For Another Judge Under Republican-Backed Bill

State Capitol Report: Wisconsin's Removal From Affordable Care Act Lawsuits

Report: Wisconsin Saw Fourth-Largest Decline In Higher Ed Funding Between 2013 And 2018

Wisconsin Republicans Seek Ban On Sex, Race-Based Abortions

Proposal For 24 Wind Turbines Whips Up Controversy In Rural Wisconsin

In Madison, Bernie Sanders Calls On Supporters To Help 'Transform' Country

State News Roundup - April 12, 2019

Lincoln Hills Civil Rights Complaints Closed Without Charges

DOJ Sexual Assault Kit Tests Yield Charges Against 6 People

Marquette University Faculty, Grad Students Call For Union

Spelling Out Where Your Federal Tax Dollars Go

The Bucks Are Ready For The NBA Playoffs — And So Is Milwaukee

Foxconn Announces Plans To Buy Building Across Street From Wisconsin Capitol

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