Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Resigning From UW-System Interim Presidency
A Board of Regents committee is selecting a replacement for the former governor.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sean Duffy Won’t Run For Governor
Former President Donald Trump urged the former congressman to run.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Individual Tax Burden Grows, But Tax Rates Dropped
Increased economic activity, online sales tax and stimulus payments increased Wisconsinite's tax burden.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate GOP Leader Opposes Dismantling Elections Commission
Some Republican legislators proposing to get rid of the regulatory agency.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Wisconsinites Charged in Capitol Insurrection
One West Allis man was sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hospitals Overwhelmed By Unvaccinated Patients
As omicron surges in state, Advocate Aurora system struggles with staff shortages
Jan 4th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Expand Election Probe
More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Lung Cancer Screenings Don’t Improve Equity
UW study finds expanded screenings still leave gap between whites and people of color.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Next Governor Will Have $2.7 Billion Surplus
Huge state reserves make for a campaign issue, how candidates will spend it. Or not.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Legislature Still Produces Bipartisan Legislation
With legislative and executive branches divided by party, about 75% of 2021 legislation was bipartisan.
Dec 31st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Airport Rolls Out Program for Unseen Disabilities
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport providing lanyards to identify people that may need assistance.
Dec 31st, 2021 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Limits Phone Charges in Jails
Some Wisconsin counties charge $14 for a 15-minute phone call.
Dec 31st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
