Wisconsin Public Radio
Baby Formula Shortage Stressing Families
Pediatric professionals, food banks say families struggling to find formula they need.
May 13th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Supports Abortion Ban Exceptions For Rape, Incest
State Assembly Speaker finds himself at odds with GOP candidates for governor.
May 12th, 2022 by Melissa Ingells, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe
Organizations working to help with expense, out of state travel if federal protections are overturned.
May 12th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioPlover Union Organizer Fired By Starbucks
Company faces labor complaints, fired organizer days after workers voted for union at Starbucks in central Wisconsin.
May 11th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioKohl’s Corp. Rejects Board Takeover Bid
Activist investor group defeated, but discussions to sell company continue.
May 11th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Cites Progress Fixing Unemployment System
Department of Workforce Development now paying 84% of claims within three days.
May 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioCongressional Candidate Derrick Van Orden Cited For Having Gun At Airport
Paid fines, ordered to take firearms safety course for having gun in his carry-on bag.
May 10th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioCitizen Scientists Will Study Extreme Summer Heat in Milwaukee
Planned study of urban heat island effect part of national effort to avoid fatalities.
May 9th, 2022 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public RadioState Has About 6,400 Abortions Per Year
State’s rate per live births, just half that of the nation, may reflect restrictive laws.
May 8th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioChisholm Hiring 15 New Prosecutors
District Attorney aims to clear backlog of criminal cases.
May 8th, 2022 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioRedistricting Fight Shifts To New Maps
Advocacy groups ask federal judge to dismiss 2021 lawsuit over old maps and will plan new strategy.
May 7th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio