Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land
Legislators push $20 permit for hiking, $40 for biking or cross-county skiing.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Tree-Killing Pest Coming to Wisconsin?
Some sightings of hemlock woolly adelgid. It's killed millions of trees in other states.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans
National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'
Nov 25th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Government Investigating Northwestern Mutual DEI Policies
White man claims he suffered discrimination. Company calls probe 'unwarranted.'
Nov 24th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioNursing No Longer a Professional Degree, Says Trump Administration
Slashing federal student loans for nurses could contribute to shortage in Wisconsin.
Nov 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Schools Still Waiting for ‘Lifeline’ Federal Funding
At stake: $22 million for 20 schools with tribal land, 40% of one district's budget.
Nov 22nd, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Democratic Party Far Ahead of GOP in Federal Fundraising
A 4-1 edge over Republicans in October as parties vie for control of Congress.
Nov 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down
The network says they will stop all coverage Dec. 15 if they are unable to receive enough donations to continue operations.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs
Business lobby says owners who didn't cause contamination shouldn't have to pay for cleanup.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHouse Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others
The provision would let Johnson and 7 other Senators sue the DOJ for at least $500,000.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses
But faculty, some students, have concerns over curriculum changes.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers
Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio























