Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Says UW Deal Is ‘First Step’ To End ‘Cancerous’ Diversity Practices
Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Subject School Construction To Competitive Bidding
Wisconsin is one of three states where contracts can be awarded on no-bid basis.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislator Indicates Support For Wisconsin PFAS Ban
State Sen. Eric Wimberger says he would consider phaseout. Paper companies have concerns.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Following LGBTQ+, Racial Book Bans, ACLU Files Wave of Records Requests
Move follows surge in book bans, including a 400+ item request in Elkhorn.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Propose State Protections For Same-Sex Marriages
Proposal follows 2022 federal law, overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Would strike 2006 constitutional amendment.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Wins $414 Million For Wastewater, Stormwater Projects
84 communities will be improve aging sewer systems.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal
Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State a Leader in Training Home Health Care Workers
Amid federal push for more workers, nearly 5,000 have signed up for free state training.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elkhorn School District Parent Seeks Ban on 444 Book Titles
Largest such request in nation? School district considers changing book policy.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Property Taxes In Wisconsin Rising
But report says state tax credits should help bring this year's hike in line with pre-pandemic levels.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Regents Schedule Do-Over Vote Wednesday on Deal With Republicans
Board narrowly rejected controversial deal Saturday on DEI, employee raises and engineering building.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Battle Lac du Flambeau Tribe
Reacting to tussle over access to tribal land, Finance Committee withholds gaming revenue.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
