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wpr. org > news > build-to-rent-unfairly-singled-out-in-federal-bill-wisconsin-housing-experts-say

Build-to-rent unfairly singled out in federal bill, Wisconsin housing experts say

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (508+ words) The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a grabbag of housing policies that have had mixed reviews Kurt Paulsen knows that people often need to identify a culprit or bad guy." The scapegoating of housing developers and investors might have…...

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wpr. org > news > 20-point-supreme-court-loss-2026-wisconsin-republicans-blame

After 20-point Supreme Court loss, Wisconsin Republicans look for who's to blame

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (581+ words) Some conservatives want state Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming fired, while others blame conservative Judge Maria Lazar's failed campaign Staggered by a 20-point loss in the April Supreme Court election, Wisconsin conservatives are arguing about who's to blame. And behind…...

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wpr. org > news > ron-johnson-iran-war-gas-prices-wisconsin-politics

Sen. Ron Johnson weighs in on Iran war, gas prices, Wisconsin state politics

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (645+ words) The Republican senator joined WPR's "Wisconsin Today' as Congress is back in Washington to tackle big issues Congress is back on Capitol Hill this week to discuss the war in Iran and other business, including negotiating a deal to fund…...

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wpr. org > news > republican-lawmakers-wisconsin-dpi-violated-open-meetings-law-dells

Republican lawmakers say Wisconsin DPI violated open meetings law with Dells trip

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (679+ words) DPI says education session included teachers, private vendor per state statute New testing standards were rolled out for Wisconsin students in 2024. Shortly after, educators from private, public and charter schools across the state met in the Wisconsin Dells for a…...

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wpr. org > news > democrats-wisconsin-governor-primary-2026-data-centers-climate-accountability

Democrats vying for Wisconsin governor sound off on data centers, climate accountability during forum

19+ hour, 50+ min ago  (754+ words) Contenders want more regulations on data center developments, fast transition to clean energy During a forum framed as vetting Wisconsin's next governor who will "blunt the authoritarian thrust of the Trump regime," the seven Democrats vying for their party's nomination…...

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wpr. org > news > partisan-gerrymandering-special-session-goes-nowhere-for-now

Partisan gerrymandering special session goes nowhere " for now

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (781+ words) Republicans postponed the special session, ordered to consider whether to ban partisan gerrymandering. But they did not adjourn it. A special session of the Legislature to consider banning partisan gerrymandering came and went Tuesday. But it's not gone for good....

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wpr. org > news > data-centers-elections-wisconsin-janesville-menominie

Up and down the ballot, data centers are becoming a motivating issue for voters

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (572+ words) As communities across Wisconsin grapple with these proposed developments, voters are increasingly tuned into the issue During last week's election, voters across Wisconsin cast ballots for judges, school boards, county boards, mayors and city alders. And from the northwest to…...

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wpr. org > news > new-law-professional-licenses-daca-wisconsinites

New Wisconsin law opens up professional licenses to DACA recipients

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (554+ words) DACA recipients were barred from getting the licenses needed for many types of jobs in Wisconsin. That's changing under a new law. A new Wisconsin law aims to open up more jobs to people who came to the U. S. illegally when…...

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wpr. org > news > wisconsin-law-extend-medicaid-nearing-release-prison

It's 'life and death': Wisconsin to extend Medicaid to those nearing release from prison

5+ day, 50+ min ago  (724+ words) Gov. Tony Evers signed the bipartisan measure into law this week The period just after someone is released from jail or prison is crucial. That's especially true for those struggling with addiction, says Jerome Dillard. It's something he's witnessed time…...

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wpr. org > politics > referendums > wisconsin-vote-75-school-referendums

Wisconsinites voted on 75 school referendums Tuesday, most races decided by small margins

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (632+ words) More than 60 percent of referendum passed, forcing some districts to make touch decisions More than 60 percent of school districts looking for additional local support from taxpayers won approval of ballot measures this week. But in an election that saw a…...