Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors
Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut
System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre
Andrea and Julia Bartz have both become writers of bestselling thriller novels.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Avery Lea Rogers, Wisconsin Public Radio
US Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings
Experts say lawmakers spreading disinformation harms the nation.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador
ICE reportedly denied her request to remain in US while visa application pending.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Unions, Business Groups Clash on Apprenticeship Bill
2018 law allows 1 apprentice per instructor. Bill would increase to 2 apprentices.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits
7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has 250 Lake Districts
The number is growing. They implement boating ordinances, manage water quality and habitat restoration.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
Illinois Robotics Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Franklin
Gov. Evers says expansion in Wisconsin will create more than 700 jobs.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Program Helps Milwaukee Residents Become Homeowners
Formerly city-owned vacant properties are being renovated in Metcalfe Park
Jun 16th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rate of Syphilis in Wisconsin 2.5 Times Higher Than in 2019
Decreasing from 2002 peak but still high, with a hike in babies born with syphilis.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’
Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
