Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks
In wake of high court decision invalidating absentee drop boxes, tie votes by Democrats and Republicans.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState PSC Program Makes Homes More Green
$500,000 to reduce carbon emissions, cut utility costs for 50 low-income metro homeowners.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioMadison Ordinance Levies Fines For Harassing Elections Workers
Mayor Rhodes-Conway pushes fines up to $1,000, noting spike in harassment since 2020.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioRemote Monitoring of COVID-19 Patients Cuts Hospitalizations 32%
Promising study by Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin reported in AMA journal.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers $10 Million Fundraising Signals Expensive Campaign
Twice as much as Walker raised at this point in governor’s race. Money flowing into Wisconsin.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump, Thompson Endorsements Boost Michels in GOP Primary For Governor
After nearly a year of campaigning Kleefisch’s lead has evaporated.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Gas Prices Dropping
Analysts expect further price declines, but limited supply leaves future unclear.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioState Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers
Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Lawmakers Threaten to Sue Secretary of State La Follette
Lawmakers say La Follette didn't forward GOP resolution supporting a constitutional convention of states.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal
Under ruling, voters must personally return absentee ballots that are taken to local clerk's office.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Supreme Court Says Regulators Not Biased For Transmission Project
Lawsuit alleged two regulators that approved a major transmission line project had ties to project supporters.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMajority of Business Owners Expect A Recession
Survey by state business lobby shows inflation, labor shortages are main concerns.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio