State Capitol
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UW system needs $855M increase to compete with neighboring states
Gov. Tony Evers asked the regents to consider the increase in June. On Monday, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman told reporters he’ll bring the proposal to the regents meeting on Thursday and Friday.
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Local governments still face deficits after shared revenue deal
Lawmakers passed a sweeping, bipartisan agreement to send more money to local governments last year, but many Wisconsin municipalities are still facing budget challenges.Â
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Evers’ broadband task force says ‘internet for all’ requires affordability, digital literacy
The fourth annual report released Friday said about 65 percent of households that lack internet subscriptions are cost-burdened
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Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
“Universities touch on every aspect of life throughout the state of Wisconsin,” said Sen. Chris Larson. He’s part of a new committee looking at a wide range of issues related to the future of the UW system.
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Act 10 faces another legal challenge. This time, it might stick.
Last week, a Dane County judge ruled that Wisconsin’s law that limits collective bargaining rights for certain public employees violates the equal protection guarantees in the state Constitution.
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Gov. Tony Evers talks about potential UW budget increase on ‘Wisconsin Today’
The governor of Wisconsin responds to a few of last week’s top headlines, with a focus on how the state budget can address issues in education and the criminal justice system.
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How Wisconsin alcohol producers are transitioning to state’s new liquor laws
New regulations of alcohol in Wisconsin went into effect May 1. Alcohol producers, distributors, retailers and consumers are still working through the transition to these new regulations.
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Senate Republicans vote to override Evers vetoes on PFAS, 8 other bills
Senate Republicans voted to override nine of Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes Tuesday, rekindling fierce debates over partisan issues with the 2024 election on the horizon.
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What new anti-human trafficking laws mean for survivors and service providers in Wisconsin
An anti-human trafficking advocate explains with WPR’s “Central Time” how a recent package of laws will help combat the issue in Wisconsin.
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Republicans vow veto overrides on PFAS, hospital funds
Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate say they’ll convene Tuesday to potentially override dozens of Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes. At the same time, Evers announced he’d taken the Legislature to court over funding for a literacy program.