Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Mandating Cursive Lessons Splits Party
Republicans push it, while Democrats, teachers union, school boards oppose it.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rittenhouse Trial Offers Two Stories
Opening argument by prosecutor says Rittenhouse sought confrontation; opposing attorney calls it self defense.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Proposes $115 Million Plan to Fight Crime
Legislative package includes statutory changes, violence prevention and community policing.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fire, EMS Workers Struggle to Meet Needs
Increased call volumes and problems maintaining staff across the state, report finds.
Oct 30th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tribes Ask Federal Judge to Block Wolf Hunt
Tribes want protection for wolves if state court ruling is overturned.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racine County Sheriff Alleges Voting Fraud In Nursing Homes
Deputy Sheriff alleges voting laws were broken with use of absentee ballots.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hundreds Denounce GOP Redistricting Plan
Republicans control Legislature, and propose maps maintaining electoral advantage.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports
80% are reporting abuse, 20% concern how reports were handled by religious institutions.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Passes Bills Restricting Abortions
Republicans try again with bills that Evers previously vetoed.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee, Madison Officials Push Back on GOP Election Probe
'They had full and complete access’ to election records, says Milwaukee County Clerk.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s College Enrollment Declines. Again
Down for second year, an overall decline of 8.2% since 2019, with community colleges down 20.8%.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Business Groups Push Evers For Worker Recruitment Campaign
State instead spending $100 million to remove barriers like a lack of transportation or affordable child care.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
