WPR's "BETA" talked with Dan Nadel about cartoonist Robert Crumb and his controversial art.

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The Milwaukee County Zoo recently announced plans to close its small mammals building by the end of the year. Leadership said the building is not fit to meet modern animal care standards. 

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Construction costs for nonresidential buildings in Milwaukee and nationally rose more in the first three months of the year than in the same period of 2024, underscoring the ripple effects of shifting global trade policy and tariffs in the supply chain.

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When Elias Weiss Friedman recently spoke with WPR’s “BETA,” he reflected on his own childhood dog, talked about approaching dogs and their people on the street, and wondered what that world might be like if dogs were in charge.

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Wisconsin’s Green Bay Packers lead in Superbowl titles, Iowa gets the nation’s first crack at picking the nation’s president and — although some Wisconsinites beg to differ — Minnesota leads in number of lakes. But a survey looked to answer: Which state is better?

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WPR's "BETA" talked with Kate Folk about her novel "Sky Daddy," in which the main character has a thing for planes.

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Republicans who run the Legislature's budget committee voted Thursday to increase state spending on K-12 schools by $336 million — about $2.7 billion less than what was proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. GOP lawmakers also voted to cut income taxes by $1.3 billion, largely by reducing taxes on retirement income and expanding the second lowest tax bracket so that people who earn more money can pay a lower rate.

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All but one Republican voted for the funding cut. Every Democrat voted against it. The bill now heads to the Senate, which has until July 18 to vote on it.

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Over 50 other protests are planned in Wisconsin as part of the national movement, which falls on the same day that Trump will hold a massive military parade in Washington D.C.

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The governor and legislators are asking the Joint Finance Committee for more than $12 million to maintain the state's access to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline through 2027.

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Madison leaders are putting forward a new batch of zoning changes designed to increase the supply of housing in one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing cities.

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As sweeping federal cuts loom, a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds Wisconsin ranks near the bottom of states in terms of receiving federal payments. Even so, cuts could pose widespread effects.

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Wisconsin’s budget writing committee will turn its attention to public school funding Thursday. On the line is everything from increasing the special education reimbursement rate to supporting youth mental health to providing meals to children.

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The story follows competing candidates for tribal president as they try to sway voters — by any means necessary.

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The late Milwaukee veteran Anna Mae Robertson could soon have the women’s clinic at Zablocki VA Medical Center named after her.

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Three Wisconsin lawmakers are among hundreds from around the country who signed a letter to Congress opposing a restriction on artificial intelligence regulation.

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A Wisconsin campaign finance watchdog group is suing Elon Musk and his affiliated political action committees, claiming they conspired to break state election bribery laws by paying residents millions of dollars ahead of the April Supreme Court election.

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A Republican-sponsored bill would require the state Department of Public Instruction to pilot a virtual reality technology program to teach math.

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Ingredients: Directions: Thoroughly pat steak dry with paper towels. Just before cooking, generously season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper Heat the cast iron pan until […]

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Hundreds took to the streets of Milwaukee Tuesday night to call out recent arrests and raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

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