Wisconsin Public Radio
State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup
$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'
Feb 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Proposes $305 Million Increase For UW System
Budget proposal, subject to Legislature approval, includes tuition waiver program for low-income students.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Tax Cuts, Increased School Funding
Republicans blast budget, call it 'devoid of reality.'
Feb 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race
Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative
Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary
Pot is widely available, study finds, but Wisconsin isn't regulating or collecting taxes on it.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Proposes Elections Law Changes
Including automatic voter registration, counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, and new Office of Election Transparency.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hundreds Attend Funeral For Police Officer
Slain officer Peter Jerving served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 4 years.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses
644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'
Feb 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Offers Details on $1.2 Billion Tax Cut
Governor's plan gives 10% income tax cut to middle class taxpayers, average cut of more than $200 annually.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Foxconn Employee Alleges Company Commits Wage Theft
Company is alleged to be altering time sheets.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
