Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding
Trimming budget bill text to let school districts collect an added $325 per student annually.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Budget But Reduces Tax Cut
Budget boosts K-12 spending, shared revenue to local governments and saves some UW DEI staff.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts
Total funding up 3% but Madison got a decrease and Racine got 22% increase.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has Developed Technique That Could Recycle Flexible Plastics
Process developed by UW-Madison professor and Green Bay company still in early stages.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Officials Urge Fireworks Safety On Fourth of July
Dry conditions call for more caution, state fire officials stress.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Home Prices Up 104% Over Last Decade
Median price rose from $144,000 to $294,000, rising faster then neighboring states.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Following Supreme Court Ruling, UW System Reviewing Its Race-Based Admissions Rules
Wisconsin conservatives applaud ruling, though its actual impact in state is unclear.
Jun 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Budget, Sends To Governor For Possible Vetoes
Evers could veto entire budget or portions of it, with all legislative Democrats voting against agreement.
Jun 30th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marquette Poll Finds Support For Governor, GOP-Led Shared Revenue Deal
Majority polled also support abortion rights.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican-Controlled Senate Laying Groundwork To Fire Wisconsin Elections Chief
But Democrat on election board says there is nothing for Senate to actually vote on.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Republicans Pass Budget That Cuts Taxes and Democrats’ Policies
Two Republicans join Dems in voting against. "Generational harm," says minority leader.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Many State Businesses Embrace DEI
Future of Wisconsin's workforce depends on attracting young and diverse employees, business experts say.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
