Wisconsin Public Radio

• GOP Proposal Would Give Businesses Tax Credits For Paying For Child Care

  Dec 1st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr

  Proposal would encourage businesses to create their own daycares or pay for outside providers.

• Democrat’s Senate Leader Stepping Down, Running For Dane County Exec

  Dec 1st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk

  Melissa Agard will serve out her senate term, but three candidates already running for her leadership post.

• Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court

  Dec 1st, 2023 by Rich Kremer

  Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.

• After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

  Nov 30th, 2023 by Corri Hess

  Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

• Deputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders

  Nov 30th, 2023 by Evan Casey

  Council President Pérez leads roundtable discussion at City Hall.

• Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations

  Nov 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer

  GOP proposal aim to close "loophole."

• Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

  Nov 30th, 2023 by Corri Hess

  Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.

• State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts

  Nov 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr

  $2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.

• Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin

  Nov 29th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk

  For any transaction of less than $2,000. City of Milwaukee supports state bill.

• Studies Find Methods for Removing Carbon Dioxide Won’t Meet Climate Goals

  Nov 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding

  UW researchers say current technologies only remove 0.1 percent of global emissions.

• Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land

  Nov 28th, 2023 by Evan Casey

  Tech company will buy 1,000 acres. Racine County Board must sill approve deal.

• 21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws

  Nov 28th, 2023 by Deneen Smith

  Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.