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School Groups Have Mixed Praise For New State Budget

July 3, 2019 - 2:00pm

The state budget's funding increases for K-12 education — made through Gov. Tony Evers' partial veto power — are being met with a mixed reaction elsewhere.

Gov. Tony Evers Uses Veto Pen To Increase School Spending By $65M In State Budget

July 3, 2019 - 11:15am

Gov. Tony Evers used his veto pen Wednesday to boost K-12 education funding in Wisconsin by about $65 million in the next two-year state budget.

Amid Looming Deadline, An Update On The State Budget

July 3, 2019 - 8:30am

Wisconsin’s two-year state budget has passed both chambers of the Legislature, so it is now on Governor Evers’ desk awaiting a signature, vetoes, or a combination of the two. WPR’s State Capitol Reporter brings us up to speed on the latest news amid a looming deadline.

Superior City Council Overrides Mayor's Veto, Censures Councilor

July 3, 2019 - 8:30am

The Superior City Council overturned the mayor’s veto of a vote to censure one of its members on Tuesday night.

Strong Storms Cause Damage, Power Outages In Southeast Wisconsin

July 3, 2019 - 6:30am

A powerful thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands, uprooted trees and scattered branches in southeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Hope China Truce Winds Down Trade War

July 3, 2019 - 6:05am

Wisconsin's ginseng growers say it's good news that the U.S. will freeze tariffs and reopen new trade talks with China, but it's too soon to say what the impact on Wisconsin's economy will be.

Medicaid Budget Differences Draw Attention To Nursing Home Funding

July 3, 2019 - 5:25am

Different positions on Medicaid funding in Wisconsin's next budget highlight the complexities in funding nursing homes.

New Bill Aims To Create Public Funding For Renewable Energy

July 2, 2019 - 3:30pm

Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are encouraging the state to commit to renewable energy with a bill that would create public funding for it. We're joined by Rep. Katrina Shankland, who sponsored the bill, to discuss the future of renewable energy in the Wisconsin.

The Future Of Redistricting

July 2, 2019 - 3:00pm

The U.S. Supreme Court last week decided gerrymandering was an issue best left to state governments to handle. After that was handed down, a group of Democratic voters dropped a Wisconsin gerrymandering lawsuit. After these developments, we discuss the future of redistricting.

VA Leadership, Sen. Tammy Baldwin Praise Tomah VA For Alternative Pain Treatments

July 2, 2019 - 4:55pm

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs secretary says the Tomah VA Medical Center’s new approach to treating pain is changing practices across the VA system.

Wisconsin Rallies Part Of National Protest Against Immigrant Detention Centers

July 2, 2019 - 1:45pm

Protests were held across Wisconsin Tuesday as part of nationwide effort demanding the closure of immigrant detention centers.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Drunken Drivers Can't Stop Blood Analysis

July 2, 2019 - 9:35am

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says drunken drivers who consent to a blood draw can't stop the state crime lab from analyzing the sample.

No Injuries Reported After Grant County Train Derailment

July 2, 2019 - 9:30am

BNSF Railway is working to clear a train derailment in Grant County caused by a mudslide.

Tips For Protecting Yourself Against Ticks This Summer

July 2, 2019 - 6:30am

With the Fourth of July weekend around the corner, more people are heading outdoors and into the territory of bugs with infectious diseases. We talk with a UW-Madison researcher about protecting yourself from ticks and Lyme disease, and what scientists are learning about these pests.

The Role Of Human Donor Milk Banks

July 2, 2019 - 7:15am

Close-up of infant feet swaddled in blanket

A northeastern Wisconsin hospital recently included a breast milk dispensary in its services, joining a few other places in the state providing pasteurized donor milk to infants in need. We talk with two guests about the need for milk and how the donation process works.

Milwaukee Bucks Free Agent Moves

July 2, 2019 - 7:00am

The NBA’s free agency period started on Sunday and the Milwaukee Bucks have already made some noteworthy moves. Our guest breaks down the free agent frenzy and how the team looks ahead of next season.

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School Groups Have Mixed Praise For New State Budget

Gov. Tony Evers Uses Veto Pen To Increase School Spending By $65M In State Budget

Amid Looming Deadline, An Update On The State Budget

Superior City Council Overrides Mayor's Veto, Censures Councilor

Strong Storms Cause Damage, Power Outages In Southeast Wisconsin

Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Hope China Truce Winds Down Trade War

Medicaid Budget Differences Draw Attention To Nursing Home Funding

New Bill Aims To Create Public Funding For Renewable Energy

The Future Of Redistricting

VA Leadership, Sen. Tammy Baldwin Praise Tomah VA For Alternative Pain Treatments

Wisconsin Rallies Part Of National Protest Against Immigrant Detention Centers

Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Drunken Drivers Can't Stop Blood Analysis

No Injuries Reported After Grant County Train Derailment

Tips For Protecting Yourself Against Ticks This Summer

The Role Of Human Donor Milk Banks

Milwaukee Bucks Free Agent Moves

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