Dan Hereth on the professional license process in Wisconsin

Economy

Dan Hereth on the professional license process in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-designee Dan Hereth discusses the agency's work to streamline occupational licensing while upholding standards and legal obligations.

June 6, 2023

Robert Cowles stands and listens while standing in front of filigree metal-and-glass doors and windows framed by marble masonry walls.
Robert Cowles stands and listens while standing in front of filigree metal-and-glass doors and windows framed by marble masonry walls.

Policy

Republican lawmakers propose plan to combat PFAS pollution in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Senate's natural resources committee held a hearing on June 5 on a bill introduced by Republican legislators that would would tap $125 million in state funding set aside to combat PFAS pollution.

June 6, 2023

Michael Gableman sits at a table and speaks into a microphone with other people seated on either side of him, in a room with rows of chairs.
Michael Gableman sits at a table and speaks into a microphone with other people seated on either side of him, in a room with rows of chairs.

Elections

Dane County judge says Gableman probe remains subject to Wisconsin open records law

A judge has declined to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to ensure that no records are deleted from a now-closed state office created to investigate former President Donald Trump's 2020 loss in Wisconsin.

June 5, 2023

Street signs for N. St. Paul Av. and East Interstate 94 stand at the corner of an intersection of a multi-level highway entrance, with vehicles parked at a lower level and buildings and trees visible at an upper level in the background.
Street signs for N. St. Paul Av. and East Interstate 94 stand at the corner of an intersection of a multi-level highway entrance, with vehicles parked at a lower level and buildings and trees visible at an upper level in the background.

Politics

How would widening Milwaukee’s I-94 affect residents near the highway?

Milwaukeeans discuss potholes, noise pollution and public transit shortcomings as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation advances a $1.2 billion project to widen the I-94 East-West Freeway corridor.

June 5, 2023 • Southeast Region

A plastic sandwich board sign with two U.S. flag graphics and the words VOTE HERE / AQUÍ stands next ground covered with fallen leaves and snow.
A plastic sandwich board sign with two U.S. flag graphics and the words VOTE HERE / AQUÍ stands next ground covered with fallen leaves and snow.

Elections

Wisconsin Republicans look for rebound while Democrats look to continue gains into 2024

Both the state Democratic and Republican parties in Wisconsin are gathering for their annual conventions in June, looking ahead to another presidential election year in the closely contested state.

June 5, 2023

Rich Halverson and Frederica Freyberg sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.
Rich Halverson and Frederica Freyberg sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Rich Halverson, Jamie Delikowski

Here's what guests on the June 2, 2023 episode said about state bills that would have Wisconsin teachers use phonics curriculum to teach reading and prohibit districts from taking certain school funding referendums to voters.

June 5, 2023

A still image shows a teacher holding and reading from a book in a classroom.
A still image shows a teacher holding and reading from a book in a classroom.

Education

Bill calls for teaching phonics to boost reading levels

A proposed bill would require phonics-based curriculum and techniques in Wisconsin schools to improve reading proficiency after test scores dropped among younger students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 2, 2023

A still image from a video shows Jamie Delikowski seated in front of wooden walls and door with a graphic at bottom reading 'Plainfield,' 'Jamie Delikowski' and 'Tri-County Area School District.'
A still image from a video shows Jamie Delikowski seated in front of wooden walls and door with a graphic at bottom reading 'Plainfield,' 'Jamie Delikowski' and 'Tri-County Area School District.'

Education

Jamie Delikowski on school referendum test score thresholds

Tri-County Area School District Administrator Jamie Delikowski discusses a Republican bill to prohibit referendums for borrowing money beyond maintenance costs if districts have low test score levels.

June 2, 2023

A wood road barrier with tribal road painted on it and a metal chain hanging underneath are placed in front of a road covered in snow, with trees in the background.
A wood road barrier with tribal road painted on it and a metal chain hanging underneath are placed in front of a road covered in snow, with trees in the background.

Politics

Federal government lawsuit accuses town of trespassing on Lac du Flambeau tribal lands

A U.S. Attorney filed a lawsuit in federal court on May 31 to try to force the town of Lac du Flambeau to pay for failing to renew access easements on Lac du Flambeau tribal lands.

June 2, 2023

Mark Born speaks into multiple microphones while standing at a table-top podium with a sign at its base reading A Budget Made for Wisconsin, with Howard Marklein standing behind him in a room with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags, a wall sconce lighting fixture, and windows with curtains tied open and closed blinds.
Mark Born speaks into multiple microphones while standing at a table-top podium with a sign at its base reading A Budget Made for Wisconsin, with Howard Marklein standing behind him in a room with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags, a wall sconce lighting fixture, and windows with curtains tied open and closed blinds.

Politics

Republican budget-writers reject funding for top UW-Madison engineering building project

The Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee voted to fund about $2.4 billion in state government and UW building projects, down from $3.8 billion in funding requested by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

June 2, 2023