Wisconsin
Wisconsin Watch
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn steps aside in pivotal union rights case
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn said he will not participate in a pending case that will determine whether tens of thousands of public sector workers regain collective bargaining rights that were taken away by a 2011 law. Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn steps aside in pivotal union rights case is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- DataWatch: Many die awaiting kidney transplants in Wisconsin, so this man donated his
People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes make up over a quarter of those waiting for an organ transplant in Wisconsin. People needing a kidney account for nearly 80% of those on the transplant list. DataWatch: Many die awaiting kidney transplants in Wisconsin, so this man donated his is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- Job satisfaction among election administrators continues to sink, survey shows
The vast majority of America’s local election administrators would not encourage their children to do the same job, and a shrinking share of them say they would be proud to tell others about their work. Job satisfaction among election administrators continues to sink, survey shows is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- Did most federal prison inmates in Wisconsin and the U.S. enter the country illegally?
No. As of Jan. 25, 59% of Oxford inmates, and 85% of federal inmates nationally, were U.S. citizens. Did most federal prison inmates in Wisconsin and the U.S. enter the country illegally? is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- Milwaukee is losing a generation of Black men to drug crisis
Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl creeps into cocaine supplies, catching a generation unaware. Milwaukee is losing a generation of Black men to drug crisis is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
The Badger Project
- Economic Interests Statement for Susan Crawford, candidate for Supreme Court
The Dane County Circuit Court judge is the liberal candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The election is Tuesday, April 1. The post Economic Interests Statement for Susan Crawford, candidate for Supreme Court appeared first on The Badger Project. Economic Interests Statement for Susan Crawford, candidate for Supreme Court was first posted on January 31, 2025 at 11:53 am.
- Economic Interests Statement for Brad Schimel, candidate for Wis Supreme Court
The Waukesha County circuit court judge is the conservative candidate for the state's highest court. The election is Tuesday, April 1. The post Economic Interests Statement for Brad Schimel, candidate for Wis Supreme Court appeared first on The Badger Project. Economic Interests Statement for Brad Schimel, candidate for Wis Supreme Court was first posted on January 31, 2025 at 11:45 am.
- Free online tax-filing system now open for people in Wisconsin, 24 other states
The IRS program, called Direct File, allows eligible folks to file their federal taxes directly with the IRS. Another program called WisTax allows the free filing of state taxes online also. The post Free online tax-filing system now open for people in Wisconsin, 24 other states appeared first on The Badger Project. Free online tax-filing system now open for people in Wisconsin, 24 other states was first posted on January 28, 2025 at 4:16 pm.
Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison 365
- Student application for Overture Center’s ACES summer program opens in February
The student application for Overture Center for the Arts’ three-week summer Arts Career Exploration Spotlight (ACES) program, which empowers Madison-area middle and high school students of color to explore local arts organizations and career possibilities through hands-on experiences, will be open starting in February. ACES offers tailored activities that match students’ interests and abilities, with
- All Madison high school students can now learn about “Growing Up Black in South Madison”
Dr. Richard Harris wrote “Growing Up Black in South Madison: Economic Disenfranchisement of Black Madison” back in 2012 with the aim of preserving and sharing local African American history that he and his family have been a part of for almost a century. Over a decade later, Harris is excited that his inspiring book is
- 365 Amplified: Will Dane County schools let ICE agents in?
Listen now: Episode Highlights: 🔹 Independent Monitor Controversy – A follow-up on last week’s interview with outgoing Police Chief Sean Barnes, addressing misconceptions about the Office of the Independent Monitor. Discussion on its actual role in proactively analyzing police data and ensuring accountability. 🔹 Madison School Board & Charter School Debate – Recap of the recent school board hearing,
- Indigenous Industry Cannabis Association to host third-ever Wisconsin Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit in Crandon
The Indigenous Industry Cannabis Association (ICIA) will host its third-ever Wisconsin Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit in Crandon Feb. 27-28 at Mole Lake Casino. The summit is a Wisconsin-based conference for Indigenous communities to learn more about the potential for cannabis. It brings primarily Wisconsin Indigenous communities together, but has previously seen people from around
- Migrant workers in Canada exposed to ‘shocking abuse and discrimination,’ Amnesty says
By Caitlin Danaher and Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Migrant workers in Canada have been exposed to “shocking abuse and discrimination” while working under the country’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), according to a new report by Amnesty International. In the report published Thursday, Amnesty criticized the structure of Canada’s TFWP, which allows employers to
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
- What you need to know about enrolling kids into kindergarten
Kindergarten enrollment season kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Milwaukee Public Schools’ first fair of the year.
- 5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 31
Practice your basketball skills; celebrate the reopening of the Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park; attend a kindergarten enrollment fair; save a life; and participate in a music lab for teens.
- How drug overdose deaths have plagued one generation of Black men for decades
In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.
WORT Madison
- An Action Film About Ice Fishing!!
This week on Mel & Floyd: Snacks, chocolate milk & a nap for ‘Pants; An early film festival visit from Nathan & David, directors of an ice fishing film; Bizarre new The post An Action Film About Ice Fishing!! appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
- The Future of Gun Regulation under Trump
Will Van Sant says that though Trump has yet to take any particular action on gun regulation, it's likely he will follow the gun lobby. The post The Future of Gun Regulation under Trump appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
