Wisconsin Public Radio
State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment
Audit Bureau finds unknown number of participants received incorrect unemployment benefits.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Experts Say Remote Work Will Outlast Pandemic
More flexible, hybrid work models have lower expenses, are likely to continue in the future.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Opposes More Economic Stimulus Funding
Won’t back “even a dime more” until issues with past funding fixed, Republican Senator says.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should La Crosse Remove Its Hiawatha Statue?
Mayor calls for taking down statue created in 1961, criticized as a stereotype.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan and Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Survey Finds Pandemic Hurt State Businesses
39% said it had "somewhat negative” effect, 36% a "very negative” effect on business.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin 1st In Youth Vote Clout
Voters 18 to 29 will have more influence on presidential race here than any other state, study finds.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cheese Prices Volatile During Pandemic
Cheese prices have not been unaffected by the mass closures across the country.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon
Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change May Help Asian Carp Thrive in Lake Michigan
Left unchecked, warming will eliminate some of the carp's competition for food, study says.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Support for Black-Owned Businesses Rising?
Studies show Black owners disproportionately hurt by pandemic.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Harley-Davidson Laying Off 500 Workers
700 positions will go unfilled and be eliminated from the company globally.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
