Wisconsin Public Radio
County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics
Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Won’t Lose Congressional Seats
Census Bureau says Wisconsin will retain all 8 seats in U.S. House of Representatives.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Air Quality Is Improving
But new report gives failing grades to six counties; Milwaukee among nation’s 25 worst cities for smog.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy
Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s COVID-19 Funding Doubles Financial Crisis Stimulus
Wisconsin state and local governments have received nearly $20 billion in relief.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Pledges To Plant 75 Million Trees By 2031
Evers issues executive order to conserve 125,000 new acres of forest land.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid
Local government in Milwaukee will soon run out of local revenue for things like parks and public transportation.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals
Recommendations include a statewide use of force policy and requiring law enforcement to maintain and share disciplinary files.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles
CROWN Act expands racial discrimination protections to hairstyles like braids, locs, twists.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Officials Push Action on PFAS
50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
