Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill
Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Warns Data Centers Issue Could Cost Republicans Votes
Chastises GOP-Led Senate on '80 percent issue,' dropping bill to regulate data centers.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Democrats Float $1.3 Billion Plan for Schools Amid Tax Cut Talks
Proposal hikes funding for special education and general school aid.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Years of Delay, WI Legislature Passes Bills Addressing PFAS
With Senate approval, 'important' bills to spend $133 million go to Gov. Evers to sign.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Wants to ‘Save’ Great Lakes From Invasive Carp, But Halts Funds
Federal funds for barrier system halted as Army Corps of Engineers reviews projects.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
68 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Face Decline in Public School Students
Decades-long trend has districts across state considering closing, merging schools.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blizzard Conditions Cause Power Outages, Road Closings Across State
12,876 We Energies customers lose power, 3 feet of snow in Door County.
Mar 16th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Economy Lags Behind Most States, Report Shows
From 2017-2024 Wisconsin ranked 38th nationally in real GDP growth.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Neighbors Oppose 24-Hour Data Center Work In Port Washington
Residents cite lights, noise and dust, push petition opposing overnight construction.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending
With court majority not at stake turnout in April election expected to be lower.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Let Egg Farm Buy Public Land Amid Bird Flu Crisis
Republicans say the land sale could protect the egg supply; critics call it a giveaway.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DOJ Sues Wisconsin For Voter Data, But Legal Experts See A Different Motive
Civil rights law is at the center of a fight some say is really about stoking doubt in election results ahead of 2026 and 2028 races.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
