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Education Charter school longevity in Wisconsin isn’t making the grade, report finds By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 10/23/24
Wisconsin has one of the higher closure rates in the U.S. for charter schools, according to a new report, which lays out the challenges of staying open. Charter schools, which receive public funding ...
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Elections Battleground state bonanza: Guidance for Wisconsin voters on campaign interactions By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 9/09/24
For the 2024 presidential election, Wisconsin has retained its status as a battleground state. That means voters are hearing a lot from campaigns and their supporters, and one expert says there are ...
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Democracy Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up ballot dropbox case By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 5/14/24
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday took up arguments in a highly watched case concerning ballot dropboxes. Supporters of lifting a near-total ban say such a move would help a range of voters ...
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Democracy Constitutional amendment highlights Wisconsin primary ballot By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 3/20/24
Early voting is underway for the Wisconsin primary election and while the presidential primaries already appear settled for now, pro-democracy organizations say Badger State residents still have a ...
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Environment Wisconsin poised to hit fast track in adding EV charging stations By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 3/14/24
Wisconsin has lagged behind neighboring states in adding electric vehicle charging stations, but the Badger State is about to take a big leap forward in accessing federal funds to boost its network. ...
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Economy Peeling back the layers of Wisconsin minimum wage policy By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 1/02/24
Bills are pending in Congress to boost the federal minimum wage, which remains at $7.25 an hour. Separately, many states increased their wage levels Monday – but not Wisconsin, and a regional ...
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Environment Study: Air pollution linked to coal plants more deadly than previously thought By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 11/28/23
Researchers are out with new findings they say show that death rates linked to air pollution from coal plants are underestimated. A Wisconsin environmental group hopes the study compels quicker ...
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Economy Wisconsin remains outlier in not fully extending postpartum Medicaid coverage By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 10/12/23
Wisconsin lawmakers are in the midst of their fall session and they face renewed calls to approve a plan to help new mothers with limited resources maintain health coverage. Over the past few years, ...
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Democracy New poll: Most voters oppose impeaching Wisconsin Supreme Court justice By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 9/14/23
Following last spring’s election, where Wisconsin voted in a liberal justice to the state Supreme Court, Republican leaders are further exploring a possible impeachment. A new poll suggests the ...
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Childcare Wisconsin families could see ‘double whammy’ from budget policies By MIKE MOEN Wisconsin News Connection – 9/14/23
Congress is again steeped in a looming budget crisis as lawmakers face a deadline to approve a new government spending plan. In Wisconsin, policy analysts say working families could fall through the ...
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