Wisconsin Public Radio
Tosa Election Recount After Uncounted Ballots Found
City clerk found 58 absentee ballots from Feb. 15 primary.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Approves Funds for Lincoln Hills Replacement
Troubled youth prison was supposed to be closed by now.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Traffic Deaths Rising
Reckless driving isn't just a problem in Milwaukee.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Passes Early Vote Counting Bill
A raft of election related bills passed, some adding additional requirements to absentee voting.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioHome Prices Still Rising
The number of homes on the market is dropping.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Passes MPS Breakup Bill
Plus a 'parental bill of rights' and several mandates for UW System.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Fall and Rise of Bronzeville
A more than decade-long effort to restore neighborhood’s glory gaining momentum.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Has Nation’s Largest Dip in Union Members
Dropping from 18% of state’s workers to 8% in two decades, new report finds.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocratic Bills Target Teacher Shortage
8 bills raise teacher pay, offer bonuses and same health insurance received by legislators.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioFetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Abortion Foes
Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks may not get passed by Legislature before session ends.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Courts City’s Hispanic Voters
National poll shows Hispanics evenly split. Republicans open Hispanic center in Milwaukee.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio