Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion
GOP legislators claim it targets middle class. Democrats dispute this.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Percent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons
Number of prisoners in state older than 55 tripled in 20 years, increasing medical costs.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee College Prep Programs Help Hispanic Students Improve
But not Black students. Findings come as Republican leaders call for ending DEI programs.
Aug 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Calls for Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse
Joins other Republicans calling for Supreme Count member to recuse on redistricting case.
Aug 26th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower
Climb comes after Gallagher, a Republican, voted against bill to bring $1 billion in broadband investment to state.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Because Of Income Levels, 12,200 In Wisconsin Will Have Student Loans Forgiven
Income-based repayment plans adjusted by Department of Education following court rejecting Biden's larger proposal.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Administrator Won’t Attend Her Own Appointment Hearing
Decision based on opinion of Attorney General Kaul, who said there isn't actually an appointment process underway.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Work Permits For Young Workers
Proposal would eliminate "red tape" in hiring 14- and 15-year-old workers.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Christian School Removed From Choice Program
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy barred from receiving voucher payments by state.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee
Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Requires Judge’s OK Before Prosecutors Could Drop Certain Charges
Law enforcement groups support it, ACLU opposes it.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
