Wisconsin Public Radio
Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations
Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Says Impeaching Janet Protasiewicz Still An Option
Two former justices advised Assembly Speaker not to pursue it.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy
Congenital syphilis cases up dramatically in state and nation.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sierra Club Finds We Energies Behind On Clean Energy
Report gives We Energies a 'D'; other utilities in state ranked higher.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Test Scores Up But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Level
Only about 40% proficient with big gap between Black and white students.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Limits Online Access to Eviction Records
Two-year limit adopted. Advocates argued records trap renters in poverty.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Public Schools Have Lost 32,000 Students Since 2019
Key reasons: Lower birth rates and children moving to private and home schools.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fair Maps Advocates Condemn GOP Redistricting Plan
Still battling, Vos says U.S. Supreme Court will make Protasiewicz recuse.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Smaller Municipalities Struggle for Revenue
New shared revenue deal a lifeline, but local needs go beyond that.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Amazon Expands in Wisconsin As State Joins FTC Lawsuit
Company has invested $9.5 billion, created 12,000 jobs in Wisconsin.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Wisconsin Manufacturers Are Optimistic About State’s Economy
But annual survey finds hiring and retention remain key concerns.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
