Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Pledges To Plant 75 Million Trees By 2031
Evers issues executive order to conserve 125,000 new acres of forest land.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid
Local government in Milwaukee will soon run out of local revenue for things like parks and public transportation.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals
Recommendations include a statewide use of force policy and requiring law enforcement to maintain and share disciplinary files.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles
CROWN Act expands racial discrimination protections to hairstyles like braids, locs, twists.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Officials Push Action on PFAS
50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Therapy Used at Lincoln Hills
Officials cite progress at youth prison, but reformers say it should be closed.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Home Sales Up in 2021
But number of homes for sale down. Total listings down 37% in March.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Harley-Davidson Faces 56% EU Tariff
Company appealing decision. Its CEO warns of 'escalating trade war.'
Apr 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Law Professor to Run for Attorney General
UW-Madison’s Ryan Owens the second Republican to enter race against Josh Kaul.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Moore Hopes Biden Plan Can Replace City’s Lead Pipes
Milwaukee's 70,000 lead pipes including those for home of her great granddaughter.
Apr 17th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Redistricting Panel Seeks ‘Partisan Fairness’
‘People's Maps Commission’ can only make suggestions which Republican legislators say they will reject.
Apr 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
