Wisconsin Public Radio
Vacant Lots Becoming Public Healing Spaces
City of Milwaukee program has found broad support from neighbors.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS
Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Regents Fire La Crosse Chancellor Following Porn Revelation
Unanimous decision comes as Chancellor Joe Grow appeared in pornographic films with his video.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans
Advocates say it could reduce costs for consumers. Utilities association opposes it.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans
Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ho-Chunk Filmmakers Win Emmy For Movie About Truman Lowe
Lowe was a sculptor and woodworker whose work was rooted in Ho Chunk culture.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin-Sponsored Bill Funds Local Veterans Service Officers
Officers help veterans access services. Bill passed US Senate unanimously.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Throws Out Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps
But now comes the challenge of creating new maps. Court first gives task to Governor, Legislature.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Reaches New Job Record, Unemployment Remains Low
Unemployment rate, labor force participation both beat national benchmarks.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Speaker Vos Says He Expects Court To Throw Out Legislative Maps, Impeachment Unlikely
"We're going to get maps," says Vos of pending Wisconsin Supreme Court lawsuit.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Froedtert Finalizing Merger With Fox Valley Health Care Group
Froedtert-ThedaCare merger goes into effect Jan. 1, with separate brands remaining.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal
Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
