Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Proposal Designed To Give Tax Break To Retirees
Proposal, which has some early bipartisan support, would protect retirees from Wisconsin income taxes.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s False Electors, Kaul In Spotlight After Those in Michigan Charged
Attorney General has declined to say whether he's pursuing charges against those that attempted to subvert 2020 election.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Law Will Make Wisconsin Students Hooked On Phonics
Gov. Evers signs bill that overhauls how Wisconsin students learn to read.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators
US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Child Care Industry Struggles with Worker Turnover
Low pay, widespread vacancies leading to burnout, turnover among workers.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany Far Behind Baldwin In Fundraising
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin raised $3 million in 2nd quarter of 2023, vs $114,000 for possible challenger, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success
In first year after its launch, 91,000 calls to mental health crisis line, up by 74%.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Feedback Sought On Federal Great Lakes Cleanup
EPA plans effort to clean up 'Areas of Concern.' Advocates and officials have ideas.
Jul 16th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Rejects DEI Education for Attorneys
Would create 'goose-stepping brigade," Justice Rebecca Bradley contends.
Jul 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap
Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
Wisconsin health officials praise the decision, say it will reduce barriers to accessing contraception.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings
The secondary tests, which can cost thousands of dollars, would be covered for at-risk patients
Jul 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
