Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection
Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'
Jan 9th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Bernier, Who Blasted GOP Election Probe, Won’t Seek Reelection
Republican chair of Senate elections committee says pushback to her criticisms not a factor.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Restricts Voting for People With Felony Convictions
GOP sponsored legislation would add new requirements before voting rights are restored.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
400 Inmates Have COVID-19 in Milwaukee County Jail
Highly transmissible variant is also affecting jail staff, worsening shortages.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Resigning From UW-System Interim Presidency
A Board of Regents committee is selecting a replacement for the former governor.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sean Duffy Won’t Run For Governor
Former President Donald Trump urged the former congressman to run.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Individual Tax Burden Grows, But Tax Rates Dropped
Increased economic activity, online sales tax and stimulus payments increased Wisconsinite's tax burden.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate GOP Leader Opposes Dismantling Elections Commission
Some Republican legislators proposing to get rid of the regulatory agency.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Wisconsinites Charged in Capitol Insurrection
One West Allis man was sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hospitals Overwhelmed By Unvaccinated Patients
As omicron surges in state, Advocate Aurora system struggles with staff shortages
Jan 4th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Expand Election Probe
More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Lung Cancer Screenings Don’t Improve Equity
UW study finds expanded screenings still leave gap between whites and people of color.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
