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Education
Charter school longevity in Wisconsin isn’t making the grade, report finds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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