Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law
6-1 ruling rejects lawsuit charging that constitutional amendment's wording was misleading.
May 17th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has Nation’s Second Best Small Business Survival Rate
43% still in business after 10 years. Only Iowa had higher survival rate.
May 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year
Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.
May 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities
We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.
May 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read
Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.
May 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan
Assembly committee passes initial plan on party lines, but amendments are expected.
May 12th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader
His former Republican colleagues will decide whether he can keep job Gov. Evers appointed him to.
May 11th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?
Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.
May 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm
48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.
May 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Will Hospital Mergers Impact Patients?
Four big mergers in state in six months Will it mean better care? Higher prices?
May 8th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
