A proposal from a Republican Wisconsin congressman would make it harder for universities to use a work visa program to hire faculty and staff from other countries, while limiting private businesses’ ability to recruit high-demand workers from abroad.  wpr.org/news/tom-tiffa…

Exploratory drilling is happening now in north central Wisconsin. Danielle Kaeding went there to see it for herself, and report on what it could mean for future mining projects. (Link below.)

Milwaukee Public Schools have received more than $16 million in state aid that was being held back because of missing financial reports. via Deneen Smith wpr.org/news/state-rel…

La Crosse-based convenience store chain Kwik Trip will pay a former employee $35,000 to settle a federal disability discrimination complaint. wpr.org/news/kwik-trip…

Josue Rodriguez came to America three years ago seeking asylum from violence in Nicaragua. He's built a life in Wisconsin. The people who know him say he's a hard worker, a recent husband and a devoted stepfather. Now, he faces possible deportation. wpr.org/news/wisconsin…

Settlement dollars often fall short of the costs to eliminate PFAS chemicals from drinking water supplies. And sometimes that means cities are relying on customers to cover the gaps. wpr.org/news/midwest-m…

A Wisconsin law restricting the sale of some vape products in the state remains in effect after federal judge denied a trade organization’s request for a preliminary injunction to block enforcement. wpr.org/news/lawsuit-w…

During lunch event Marquette University new Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said she was “floored and I didn't even think it was real that we could have 90% of our fourth graders not scoring at grade level.”

The Milwaukee Reading Coalition, a group of private/public leaders including Milwaukee MPS, is moving forward, despite not being included in the state budget, as originally hoped for. Previous: wpr.org/news/milwaukee…

Wisconsin is getting FEMA $ for August floods. Who gets what and when will now be decided. Stay tuned

Top Wisconsin education official: Federal government has become a ‘bully’ to schools wpr.org/news/wisconsin…

New: As Wisconsin GOP eyes K-12 math reform, conservative law firm WILL wants to help school boards wpr.org/news/wisconsin…

A former Green Bay school board member is facing felony election fraud charges for allegedly using a false home address in campaign filings ahead of the April 2024 election. wpr.org/news/former-gr…

With US Rep. Tom Tiffany expected to join the Wisconsin governor's race tomorrow, Republican are already eying his House seat. Jessi Ebben is already in the race, according to FEC filings, and other local reps are considering runs

A Green Bay-area haunted house is open for its 29th season, as Americans are expected to spend a record high amount of money on Halloween. wpr.org/news/green-bay…

"Two rural Wisconsin school districts have contracted with an online mental health care provider to expand access to students who sometimes have to wait months to see a therapist." From WPR's Corri Hess wpr.org/news/abbotsfor…

Farmers harvesting their crops this fall are also waiting to hear whether they can expect a check from the government. Even if a bailout comes, farmers often say they'd prefer markets to sell their crops to a government handout. wpr.org/news/farmers-t…

Dual Enrollment Reform Bill aims to make program more accessible to students wpr.org/news/dual-enro…

UW-Madison sees more than 30 percent decline in international freshman students wpr.org/news/uw-madiso…

Milwaukee Public Schools recruiting retirees to fill vacant teaching positions wpr.org/news/milwaukee…