Wisconsin Public Radio
Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature
Conservative groups, talk radio opposed it, leaving bill's future in question
Nov 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioState Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays
Urging applications by low-income households for help paying their energy bills.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs
Better than the shopping mall craze of the 1970s and 80s?
Nov 19th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioReport on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover
Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks
It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Coal Terminal to Close After 50 Years
Superior company has seen 75% decline in coal cargo, as clean energy kills demand.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Lacks Standards for Pesticides in Water
Growers use millions of pounds of pesticides per year, but research needed on impact.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Could Pay Vets To Work in Rural Counties
Program is similar to existing grants offered to doctors, dentists who practice in rural areas.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioInspired by Dugan, GOP Proposal Would Withhold Pay From Suspended Judges
Proposal has been passed out of committee in both Assembly and Senate.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Receives $23 Million College Prep Grant
Grant will service nearly 30,000 students for next seven years.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCleanup of PFAS Could Cost Wisconsin Billions
But DNR and GOP legislators need to compromise to create clear standards.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio























