Wisconsin Public Radio
Study Finds Algal Blooms Grow in Cold
Study of state's lakes finds growth when water temperature below 59 degrees.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Budget Funds 80 More Staff to Process Occupational Licenses
Department of Safety and Professional Services has faced criticism for service delays.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank Dies At 67
Served for nearly a decade, through COVID-19 pandemic, hailed as strong leader.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Housing Shortage Worse for Marginalized Groups
State needs 140,000 new housing units by 2030, also needs to grow affordable housing.
Feb 18th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup
$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'
Feb 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Proposes $305 Million Increase For UW System
Budget proposal, subject to Legislature approval, includes tuition waiver program for low-income students.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Tax Cuts, Increased School Funding
Republicans blast budget, call it 'devoid of reality.'
Feb 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race
Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative
Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary
Pot is widely available, study finds, but Wisconsin isn't regulating or collecting taxes on it.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Proposes Elections Law Changes
Including automatic voter registration, counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, and new Office of Election Transparency.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
