Wisconsin Public Radio
State Added Most Solar Ever in 2021
300 megawatts of utility-scale solar came online in Wisconsin, as renewable energy grows.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Strategizes on Pandemic
Seeking federal help to staff health care facilities, reserving some pandemic aid for future problems.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns
If Evers loses Republicans will install partisan election controls, Assembly Minority Leader predicts.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Study Says 1 Million Tons of Salt Enter Lake Michigan Annually
Salinity levels not "catastrophic." State, local governments cutting down on winter salting.
Dec 25th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Qualifies For $29 Million Tax Credits
Project meets benchmarks for state aid for first time since 2018.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021
State had a net of 5,000 people migrate here. Population stayed flat.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Homes Prices Still Rising
Housing inventory shrinking. Number of sales in 2021 approximate to 2020.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State High Court Asked to Rule On Marsy’s Law
Appeals court won’t decide suit, citing little case law whether voters on ballot question fully informed.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Group Pushes Evers to Oust John Chisholm
Led by activist Orville Seymer, group sends petition to governor bashing district attorney’s bail policies.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Chancellor Gets 32% Pay Hike
Regents also hike UW-Madison chancellor pay 21.7%. Faculty leader protests decision.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Questions About Foxconn Project Consultant’s $336,000 Pay
Mount Pleasant has paid consulting group $1.2 million, with no job description or exact work records.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Democrats Elect Neubauer As Leader
Will succeed Gordon Hintz, with Rep. Kalan Haywood as assistant minority leader.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
