Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Reaches Highest Graduation Rate In 16 Years
MPS hits 72% on-time graduation as state numbers climb and absenteeism trends downward statewide.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legal Today, Illegal Tomorrow? Wisconsin’s Hemp Shops Face A Federal Crackdown
With marijuana still banned in the state, hemp-derived THC and CBD products are the latest target of Washington policy shifts.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legal Groups Warn AI Court Interpreters Could Jeopardize Rights
Backers say the bill cuts costs, but critics say errors could send people to jail unfairly.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Approve Reduced Funding for DPI
Not happy that Department of Public Instruction spent $369,000 on meeting at resort.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban
GOP wants to toughen law passed in October with 'bell-to-bell' ban on phones.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran
Gov. Evers say he is 'praying for the health, safety, and safe return' of troops.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tribes, Gambling Companies Disagree on Online Sports Betting
Tribes support legalizing it, big companies oppose it, WI Assembly voted for it.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Aim to Add More Lawyers, Judges Statewide
Shortage of judges, prosecutors, public defenders has helped create court backlog.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations
But Republican legislators still fighting such agency rules despite court rulings.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Reacts to Attack on Iran
Democrats call Trump's decision to wage war illegal, Republicans defend president.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
PSC Requires Alliant Energy to Disclose Data Center Rates
Application's redactions block 'basic functions of open government,' says PSC official.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds
Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'
Feb 28th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
