Wisconsin Public Radio
Key Takeaways From 2020 Census Data
Dane County grew while Milwaukee shrank.
Aug 14th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Dems File First 2021 Redistricting Lawsuit
Suit argues a federal court should draw new legislative map
Aug 13th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioForest County Potawatomi Report COVID-19 Cases From Powwow
Tribes urging anyone that may have been exposed to get tested.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRedistricting Begins With Arrival of Census Data
The partisan battle over the next decade's state legislative districts has begun.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState Legislature Debates Anti-Racism, Anti-Sexism Education Bills
Critical Race Theory discussed during debate. One bill requires instruction materials be made public.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Madeline Fox and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioNatural Resources Board Doubles Recommended Wolf Kill Quota
DNR recommended 130 wolves for fall hunt, board approved 300.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioPandemic Inflation Squeezing Household Budgets
One economist says this inflation is a temporary trend, caused by supply shortages.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioHIPAA Does Not Prevent Asking For Vaccine Status
A Q&A on what the medical privacy law actually covers.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public RadioSoutheastern Wisconsin Has Teacher Shortage
There aren't enough graduates in the region to fill all the openings.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes GOP Election Bills
Legislation would have changed election laws, including those related to absentee ballots.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioClimate Change Is Already Unfolding in Wisconsin
The past decade was warmest, wettest on record. UN Report warns of irreversible climate change.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHospitals Reopening COVID-19 Units
Hospitalizations increasing. Young patients making up larger percentage of the sick.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio