Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate
State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition
System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward
State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
When Will Unemployment Benefits Arrive?
Federal pandemic package includes 11 weeks of aid, but when will state DWD process them?
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pandemic Has Slowed Court Cases
Many in jail awaiting trial charged with homicides, sexual assault and lesser felonies.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution
Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting
Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Over 50% of State’s Schools Use Restraints on Students
Elementary students and students with disabilities restrained and secluded the most.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Legislature Has Most Women Lawmakers Ever
31% of state legislators are women.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Unemployment Grew in December
Unemployment rate has fluctuated since September.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Que El-Amin Is Growing City’s Affordable Housing
The developer and Milwaukee native prioritizes affordable housing in his buildings.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kelly Hamilton Is State’s First Black Woman Poet Laureate
Milwaukeean Dasha Kelly Hamilton is published novelist, has been an ambassador for poetry for years.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
