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Charging Ahead: Regulators Approve Xcel's Electric Vehicle Program

June 23, 2020 - 5:05am

Xcel Energy customers will have the option to have the utility install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations in their homes or businesses under a new program recently approved by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. ...

Wisconsin Farms Face New Worker Safety Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 23, 2020 - 5:00am

State health specialists say dairy and livestock operations have the highest risk of virus spread among employees.

Report: Wisconsin Spends Less On Regional Public Universities Per Student Than All Other Great Lakes States

June 22, 2020 - 6:35pm

A new Brookings Institution report shows Wisconsin spends less per student at regional public universities than any other Great Lakes State. When inflation is taken into account, state support for all campuses other than UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee declined by more than 42 percent between 2006 and 2018.

Deadline Approaching For Wisconsin Small Business Grants Applications

June 22, 2020 - 3:30pm

We talk with the head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation about the state's program to award grants to up to 30,000 small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

DHS: State Has Now Had Over 25K Reported COVID-19 Cases

June 22, 2020 - 2:00pm

There have been 25,068 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Monday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 249 cases from the day before.

Study: Wisconsin Cities' Law Enforcement Spending Up 60 Percent In 30 Years

June 22, 2020 - 1:40pm

A new report from a public policy think tank looked at Wisconsin cities' spending on police from 1986 through 2018. It found law enforcement spending has increased sharply over the past 30 years.

Is It Safe To Visit Family And Friends?

June 22, 2020 - 12:40pm

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the questions people have asked through the WHYsconsin project is this: is it safe to visit with family and friends? Now that more places are loosening restrictions on the size of public gatherings and the capacity of shops and restaurants, it can be confusing. ...

Wisconsin Home Sales Sink In May As Pandemic Continues

June 22, 2020 - 12:40pm

Wisconsin home sales saw a dramatic drop in May, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association.

Pence Visiting Waukesha, Pewaukee On Tuesday

June 22, 2020 - 11:55am

Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit two conservative Milwaukee suburbs, Waukesha and Pewaukee, during a Tuesday trip to Wisconsin.

State Department Of Instruction Releases Guidelines For Reopening Schools In Fall

June 22, 2020 - 8:45am

The state's Department of Public Instruction has released an 87-page document that offers different possible schedules for schools to follow, with varying mixes of in-person and virtual learning.

La Crosse Chef Hopes To Support Black Farmers With '40 Acres And A Mule'

June 22, 2020 - 8:00am

La Crosee chef Adrian Lipscombe said she’s hoping the 40 Acres And a Mule Project will not only support existing Black farmers but also create relationships with the predominantly white ag industry in Wisconsin....

State Rep. Loudenbeck Discusses Spending, Legislative Goals

June 22, 2020 - 7:30am

State Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton, joins the program to discuss Wisconsin’s budget picture amid the coronavirus and a national recession. We also catch up on other news in state politics.

Many Wisconsin Tribes Reopening Casinos As They Lift, Ease Stay-At-Home Restrictions

June 22, 2020 - 7:00am

Many Wisconsin tribes have been lifting or loosening their stay-at-home restrictions this month. As they ease restrictions, they've also begun to reopen casinos although some sites remain closed.

State To Release Guidance To Schools On Reopening

June 22, 2020 - 7:00am

On June 22, the state Department of Public Instruction released guidance to schools for reopening classrooms. We discuss the challenges ahead with Deputy State Superintendent Mike Thompson.

Wisconsin DACA Recipients Vow To 'Push On' After Supreme Court Ruling On Immigration Program

June 22, 2020 - 6:00am

In the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the Trump administration’s attempt to rescind the program, Lupe Salmeron and other DACA recipients say they will continue to fight for immigration reforms that would make their temporary legal status permanent — and for broader reforms that would affect...

Liability Waivers For COVID-19 Are Popping Up Everywhere. What Do They Mean?

June 22, 2020 - 5:30am

Going to the gym, getting your hair cut, visiting the dentist — if you’ve done any of these activities since the coronavirus pandemic began, there’s a good chance you’ve been handed a waiver, signing away your right to sue the business if you contract COVID-19.

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Charging Ahead: Regulators Approve Xcel's Electric Vehicle Program

Wisconsin Farms Face New Worker Safety Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic

Report: Wisconsin Spends Less On Regional Public Universities Per Student Than All Other Great Lakes States

Deadline Approaching For Wisconsin Small Business Grants Applications

DHS: State Has Now Had Over 25K Reported COVID-19 Cases

Study: Wisconsin Cities' Law Enforcement Spending Up 60 Percent In 30 Years

Is It Safe To Visit Family And Friends?

Wisconsin Home Sales Sink In May As Pandemic Continues

Pence Visiting Waukesha, Pewaukee On Tuesday

State Department Of Instruction Releases Guidelines For Reopening Schools In Fall

La Crosse Chef Hopes To Support Black Farmers With '40 Acres And A Mule'

State Rep. Loudenbeck Discusses Spending, Legislative Goals

Many Wisconsin Tribes Reopening Casinos As They Lift, Ease Stay-At-Home Restrictions

State To Release Guidance To Schools On Reopening

Wisconsin DACA Recipients Vow To 'Push On' After Supreme Court Ruling On Immigration Program

Liability Waivers For COVID-19 Are Popping Up Everywhere. What Do They Mean?

Wisconsin Erected Barriers To College Voters. The Pandemic Added More.

DHS: Percentage Of Positive COVID-19 Tests Increases To 4.6 Percent

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