Wisconsin Public Radio
State Tourism Rebounds Since Pandemic
Revenue up 21% in 2021, study finds, but business-oriented travel in Milwaukee hasn't fully recovered.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Generac Founder Robert Kern Dies
Shared company's wealth with employees and created foundation supporting many Milwaukee organizations.
Nov 12th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System to Relaunch Student Free Speech Survey
Underwritten by John Menard-funded institution.
Nov 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Don’t Disband Elections Commission Says Its Administrator
Commission is bipartisan by design and must hold public meetings. Michels had suggested eliminating Walker-created commission.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Robin Vos Reelected Assembly Speaker
"I can't stick with one person and ride the ship down," said Vos about Trump potentially running for president in 2024.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Voters Endorse Marijuana Legalization, Abortion Rights In Referendums
But county-level referendums were only advisory
Nov 10th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
La Follette Barely Leads Loudenbeck for Secretary of State
AP hasn't called race. Republican candidate John Lieber leads for State Treasurer.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District
AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
No Major Issues on Election Day, State Officials Say
Election going smoothly, despite 'exceptional number' of observers at Milwaukee polls.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Won’t Block Counting Of Military Ballots
Lawsuit by Republican lawmaker sought to sequester military absentee ballots.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Led Nation In Using Federal Pandemic Relief to Promote Economy
Evers uses 56% of federal ARPA funds for economic development, helps 6,600 businesses.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
