Wisconsin Public Radio
School Report Cards Being Updated, But Major Changes Need Legislative Approval
DPI says updates are a necessary step to ensure the system remains fair.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays
Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms
Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ascension Wisconsin’s ICU Doctor Outsourcing Plan Concerns Nurses
Outsourcing doctors reflects a post-pandemic crisis in health care staffing, but private equity is associated with higher costs to patients.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Funding Cut Imperils Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Update
System that buckled in 2020 was being updated, but work can't be completed without funding.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Wants Citizen Scientists To Track Wildlife Populations
Annual surveys enlist Wisconsinites to monitor deer and game birds numbers.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Competing Bills Aim To Save Two State Facilities For Homeless Veterans
Budget deal 'overlooked' $2 million funding need.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Kills Bill That Would Have Made It More Difficult For Felons To Resume Voting
ACLU called proposed restrictions a 'modern-day poll tax.'
Aug 13th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, Crowley Tour Water-Damaged Areas
Individuals with damage need to report it by calling 211 for state to make aid claim.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hearings Start On Controversial Line 5 Pipe Rerouting
Weekslong hearing will determine whether state regulators complied with state law in issuing permits.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison
Budget signed by Evers called for max security facility to close, but governor removed deadline.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racine County Democrat, Nurse Will Challenge Bryan Steil For Congressional Seat
Mitchell Berman joins Randy Bryce in targeting the southeastern Wisconsin seat long held by the GOP.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
