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Wisconsin teacher pay hasn't kept up with inflation in more than a decade

November 30, 2023 - 5:10am

The median pay for teachers has fallen more than 12 percent since 2009 when adjusted for inflation, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

As utilities close coal-burning plants, debate shifts to role of natural gas in energy future

November 30, 2023 - 5:00am

A proposed natural gas plant in Superior has been the subject of a yearslong battle. Environmental groups and others have objected to utilities’ claims that natural gas remains a necessary part of the Midwest regional electric grid. The fight is an example of the complexity around the transition to clean...

Wisconsin should 'double down' on affordable housing efforts, governor says

November 29, 2023 - 12:00pm

Since October, WPR's "The Morning Show" has produced more than a dozen interviews examining housing insecurity in Wisconsin. On Tuesday, Gov. Evers joined the program to discuss affordable housing, state spending priorities and the minimum wage.

'Cashless' establishments would be barred in Wisconsin under bipartisan bill

November 28, 2023 - 2:35pm

Wisconsin businesses would be required to accept cash under a bipartisan proposal in the state Legislature.

Making one of the 'coolest' things in Wisconsin: Thorogood work boots

November 28, 2023 - 12:20pm

What do you think the coolest thing made in Wisconsin is? Some might say a Thorogood brand work boot. In October, the "American Heritage" boot ranked as a top four finalist for this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest, conducted by the lobbying firm Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.

GOP lawmakers circulate bills that would allow Wisconsin to access federal funds to build EV charging stations

November 28, 2023 - 5:45am

A pair of Republican state lawmakers are circulating bills that would allow Wisconsin to use federal funds to nearly double the number of publicly available electric vehicle charging stations around the state.

Department of Labor finds contractors violated federal prevailing wage law on Waukesha County project

November 27, 2023 - 4:05pm

More than 140 construction workers will receive back pay following a federal investigation into wages paid on a housing development in Oconomowoc. The Department of Labor found workers were shortchanged by more than $1.2 million when contractors failed to follow prevailing wage law.

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Wisconsin teacher pay hasn't kept up with inflation in more than a decade

As utilities close coal-burning plants, debate shifts to role of natural gas in energy future

Wisconsin should 'double down' on affordable housing efforts, governor says

'Cashless' establishments would be barred in Wisconsin under bipartisan bill

Making one of the 'coolest' things in Wisconsin: Thorogood work boots

GOP lawmakers circulate bills that would allow Wisconsin to access federal funds to build EV charging stations

Department of Labor finds contractors violated federal prevailing wage law on Waukesha County project

Green Bay women's shelter to reopen next week

Service workers at Lambeau Field scheduled to participate in formal union election Sunday

When will Wisconsinites see relief from high drug prices? A health insurance broker weighs in

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