Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioFamilies Struggle to Find Early Child Care
Families 'drowning' as early child care programs in state face staffing shortages.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioAG Candidate Eric Toney Targets Milwaukee Crime
GOP challenger would have DOJ take over cases Milwaukee DA declines to prosecute.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul Says State Shouldn’t Enforce Abortion Ban
If re-elected, Attorney General will prioritize prosecuting homicide, rape, major crimes.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioBernie Sanders Barnstorms Wisconsin
Democrat Socialist campaigns for state Dems in four college towns: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison and Oshkosh.
Nov 5th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy Wisconsin Election Results Will Come In Late
It all comes down to state regulations on counting absentee ballots.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioIs Democracy Actually On the Ballot?
Republicans have promised numerous changes to how elections are run, while Michels claims they'll never lose another election if he wins.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioHospitals Survive Pandemic Only To See New Challenges
Financial issues, staffing shortages and worker burnout threaten industry says report.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioResidents Express Outrage At Hearing Over Plan To Hike Electric Rates 13%
We Energies proposal would increase average bill by $14 per month, more than twice original proposal.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats
But Chief Justice Annette Ziegler acknowledges “threats are on the rise.”
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Housing Shortage Compounding Worker Shortage
Shortage of available homes making it more difficult to find workers, raising prices.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Medical Schools Fear Loss of Students, Residents
1849 law means they must transport students across state lines to get abortion training.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio