Wisconsin Public Radio
State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities
Report: Wisconsin’s public university funding below five neighboring states, down 42% since 2006.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks
Researchers checked 26 grocery stores around state, women more likely to wear a mask.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Home Sales Down 26% in May
Expert cites pandemic’s impact, which could continue affecting sales.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Tribes Are Reopening Casinos
After big losses in revenue, many reopening with emphasis on social distancing, requiring masks.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s DACA Recipients Vow to ‘Push On’
Saved by Supreme Court decision, some say they will fight for more immigration reform.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation
Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Named Interim UW System President
Former governor comes in after a controversial search process that lost its top candidate.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract
Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Community Activists Discuss Police Reforms
Everything from cutting funds from police budgets to community control over public safety.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Brady Carlson and Kyla Calvert Mason, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Milwaukee, Madison Will Reopen This Fall
Universities will limit the size of in person classes, with many courses moving online.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Utilities On Track to Cut Emissions 40%
That’s by 2026. And many aim for 80% cut by 2050, according to state Public Service Commission report.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Online Sales Taxes Won’t Help State Budget
They’ve risen during pandemic, but under state law must be used to lower income taxes.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
