Wisconsin Public Radio
The Pay Gap Is About Gender and Racial Equity
The wage gap in Wisconsin is worse for Black and Latina women.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Incarcerated Population Drops During Pandemic
Prisons and jails have more than one-third fewer inmates.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tosa Police Chief Will Testify in New Mensah Case
Jay Anderson's family asks judge to independently file charges.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kerr Makes Case for State Superintendent
Longtime educator, former Brown Deer Superintendent backs vouchers, early school start.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Makes Case for State Superintendent
Supports more investment in 4K programs, phasing out vouchers.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lake Michigan’s Deep Waters Warming
NOAA study finds water 500 feet deep is warming in winter from climate change.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Pass Bill Blocking Vaccine Mandates
And giving Legislature oversight over federal stimulus funds. Veto by Evers likely.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sees Record Winter Home Sales
Sales up for second winter in a row, helped by historically low mortgage rates.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plan Would Restore Great Lakes Wetlands
Audubon plan restores 300,000 coastal acres to benefit birds, including areas in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dentists Can Now Administer Vaccines
New legislation signed Monday requires dentists to take training before they can give vaccines.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn
As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
