Wisconsin Public Radio
First Female Chief Forester Sees Challenges
Chief State Forester Heather Berklund manages 17 million acres of forest.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Collecting At-Home COVID-19 Tests
In December state began distributing and receiving test kits. 1,600 collected so far.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Up and Johnson Down
Democratic control of US Senate means changes for Wisconsin senators.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Residents’ Income Seesaws
Average income rose 36% in second quarter, dropped 15% in third quarter of 2020.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Authorities Monitoring State Capitol
Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.
Jan 17th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Starts $300 Unemployment Supplements
Unemployment insurance recipients are eligible for an additional $300 a week.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?
Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Criticize State’s Vaccine Rollout
Republicans want faster, wider rollout. Evers says state needs more vaccine.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prosecutors Want Court to Ban Rittenhouse from Bars
They also asked the court to order him not to associate with white supremacists.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment
Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Unemployment System ‘Very Broken’
Citizens decry delays. DWD officials say outdated computer system causes massive problems.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Republican Parties Shared War Rhetoric
Facebook posts urged people to ‘prepare for war’ and ‘temporary violence’ before Capitol riot.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
