Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes 43 GOP Proposals
Killing Republican bills on guns, election changes, COVID-19, but does sign 35 other bills.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioControversial UW-System Free Speech Survey Delayed
UW-Whitewater Chancellor resigned over the survey funded by billionaire John Menard.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRegulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant
Project will meet energy needs for 25% of Dane County's 240,000 households. Some neighbors oppose the plant.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioElections Commission Issues Fines for ‘Frivolous Complaints’
Peter Bernegger, who previously testified at Assembly committee, fined $2,400.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Ends Search for Deleted Emails, Texts From Vos’ Phone
Assembly Speaker has turned over almost 20,000 deleted emails from his state account, attorney says.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioInterior Department Renaming Sites With Offensive Native American Names
28 lakes, creeks, rivers and other geographical features in Wisconsin being renamed.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioState Child Care Coalition Seeks Support
Pushing for more state support through scholarships, stipends, tax credits, other measures.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioUW System To Survey Students on Free Speech
Amid national debate on campus free speech, will gather data that might guide policy changes.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioElection Clerks ‘Are People That You Know’
Municipal and county associations launch ads to restore faith in elections process.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioReport Details Opioid Addiction Solutions
After listening sessions, WI Department of Health Services recommends expanded treatment and attention to root causes.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive
Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee
Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio