Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer
Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Has Severe Workforce Housing Shortage
Suburbs often unaffordable for their workers. Waukesha County has worst shortage.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Casts Doubt on Medical Marijuana
'We're not that close' to legalizing it, says Assembly Speaker, as some GOP legislators see it as gateway to recreational pot.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New State GOP Chair Pushes Early Voting
Big change for Republicans who, led by Trump, had discouraged absentee voting.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Craft Brewers Confront Higher Costs
Higher cost for barley and shortage of truck drivers, but NA beer sales a bright spot.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Union Membership the Lowest Since 1989
Dropping from about 21% of Wisconsin's workforce to just over 7%.
Jan 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers’ Budget Expected To Support His “Year of Mental Health” Declaration
Budget proposal expected to include millions for expanding mental health programs, including in schools.
Jan 28th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Human Trafficking Effort Unites Law Enforcement, Victim Advocates
New taskforce designed to better reach those forced into sex work.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Seeking Feedback On New Wolf Management Plan
Draft proposal would change focus from statewide population focus to six hunting zones.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Legislature Has First Socialist Caucus In 90 Years
Newly-elected representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy think they are just the first of new wave.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants $100 Million For PFAS, Will Republicans Back Proposal?
Residents with polluted water want solutions, but have waited years.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Budget Surplus Hits $7.1 Billion
Projected total up by $500 million in two months, on top of $1.7 billion rainy day fund.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
