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Wisconsin school districts looking at next steps after failed referendums

7 April 2025 at 09:59

Voters approved about 55 percent of the 89 referendums across the state, leaving 45 percent of districts now scrambling to figure out what’s next.Β 

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New online library of accessory dwelling units promotes land reuse in La Crosse

7 April 2025 at 09:52

In western Wisconsin, an online design library offers the local community ideas to build small housing units on the existing property of a home.

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Humanities programs across Wisconsin are in peril after Trump axes funding

4 April 2025 at 21:30

Wisconsin Humanities oversees educational and cultural programming across the state. It's preparing to shut down after the Trump administration abruptly promised to cut off funding.

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Emergency room doctor sees progress on Wisconsin’s opioid crisis, but more work to do

4 April 2025 at 20:24

Dr. Chris Eberlein of La Crosse welcomes the $22 million that Wisconsin will see as part of a settlement with Kroger over the opioid epidemic. But he said the state still has a lot to do before the crisis is over.

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Trump administration tariffs are likely to hit Wisconsin consumers, businesses. Here’s how.

4 April 2025 at 20:15

Wisconsin consumers will likely pay more for goods imported from dozens of countries that will now be taxed at higher rates under tariffs announced by President Donald Trump this week.

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Federal layoffs mean Milwaukee loses CDC help with school lead crisis

4 April 2025 at 19:40

The Milwaukee Health Department is now without the help of federal employees who were assisting the department with the response to the ongoing lead crisis at the city's school district.Β 

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Wisconsin public schools have 10 days to remove DEI programs or risk federal funding

4 April 2025 at 13:48

The Trump administration is giving public K-12 schools 10 days to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs or be at risk of losing federal funding.Β 

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Bipartisan bill backs grazing practices that benefit water quality and livestock

4 April 2025 at 10:00

Wisconsin farmers could get grants to use grazing practices that benefit soil health, animal welfare and water quality under a bipartisan bill making its way through the Wisconsin Legislature.

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