Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures
Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement
Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.
Dec 8th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservative Group Will Challenge New Wedding Barn, Liquor Laws
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty says law was poorly drafted.
Dec 8th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms
State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns
Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Construction Starts Next Year On Billion-Dollar Invasive Carp Barrier
Acoustic and electric barrier in Illinois river designed to keep invasive fish out of Great Lakes.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bay View Comic Book Store Acquires “Holy Grail” of Spider-Man Comics
Rare, 1962 comic book being sold on consignment basis, expected to fetch five-figure sum.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal
Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Act 10 Lawsuit Puts Renewed Focus On Protasiewicz
New Supreme Court judge previously said she disagreed with prior rulings on 2011 law.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin
Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Seek To Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission
Power would be transferred to Secretary of State, Legislature's election committees.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
