Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care
GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement
Paul Wassgren was a defendant in a class action over an alleged $170 million real estate investment fraud.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters
Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes
Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No
Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses
Producers warn proposed caps and inspections would keep Wisconsin behind neighboring states.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Demand for Cottage Cheese Rises, Wisconsin Coop Responds
Associated Milk Producers Inc. switching from cheddar to higher protein cottage cheese.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alliant Energy Proposes Special Electric Rates for Meta’s Data Center
But document hides details, including amount of energy needed and termination costs.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit
Superintendent Cassellius proposes a list of mid-year cuts.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump
Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Targets ‘Revolving Door’ Between State Regulators and Utilities
PSC commissioners must wait 3 years after leaving office to take jobs with utilities.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation
College level courses less likely at schools with high rates of poverty.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
