Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioCOVID-19 Effect on Economy is Widespread, Complex
The best way to begin the recovery, is to suppress the virus, WEDC Director says.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioPandemic Imperiling Local Government Budgets
Local governments need additional federal aid to get through next year.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioArsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette
A Johnson Controls subsidiary spilled contaminated water into Menominee River.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWarm Lake Waters Signal Coming Algal Blooms
Conditions are ripe for blooms of harmful blue-green algae.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioVoter Registration Down During Pandemic
Numbers lower than previous presidential election years.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Gases Up Biden Investigation Before Election
Trump lauds the investigation of his presidential opponent.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMost Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes
Many Districts Plan For Some Virtual School, Especially For Older Students
Jul 29th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioDisabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid
State gets federal permission to reverse its policy. Problem arose due to Walker-era restrictions passed.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio$2 Million Gift For UW System Online Classes
Anonymous donation will be used for instructor training, technology purchases.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioReport Pushes State Transition to Clean Energy
Wisconsin trails surrounding states in renewable energy. Report lists changes needed to catch up.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNursing Homes Get Faulty FEMA Supplies
Gowns like garbage bags, other PPE from federal government has gone unused by state’s nursing homes.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio