Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Leads Nation In Teacher Union Membership Losses
Union leaders dispute conservative think tank’s report even as membership falls sharply statewide.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Budget Closes $46 Million Gap, Adds 159 Teaching Jobs
Board approves $1.6 billion plan with raises, smaller classes and more student services.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Pushes USPS To Fix Absentee Mail Before Next Elections
The Elections Commission cites March-postmarked ballots arriving after April 7 as a warning sign for 2026 races.
May 29th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Orders Former Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Allowed Back In U.S.
Ruling lets trafficking survivor and mother of two U.S. citizens return while her T-visa bid is reviewed.
May 29th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan
Kapenga says the $2.5 billion package was not fiscally sound despite 80% public support in a new poll.
May 28th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Outside Money Jumps Into Crowded Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary
New TV ad buys back Sara Rodriguez and David Crowley as most Democratic voters remain undecided.
May 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hunger Task Force Warns Pantries Are “Not Equipped” For Coming Wave
Milwaukee’s largest food bank has already seen traffic climb 35% and expects more after July 1 FoodShare cuts hit immigrants.
May 28th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Jacobs released for now. Brown County District Attorney not ready to issue charges.
May 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tom Tiffany Stands by Criticisms of Failed Wisconsin Tax Cut Deal
Republican candidate for governor sticks to stand despite poll showing big support for deal.
May 27th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheboygan Mother in ICE Custody for Over 2 Months Is Released
Attorney for Elvira Benitez-Suarez said she was granted bond by administrative judge.
May 27th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact
Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.
May 27th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies
For smaller companies 'this might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.'
May 26th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
