Wisconsin Public Radio
Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments
Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Unemployment Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
The state's unemployment rate in January was 3.8%.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’
Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners
Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
As Vaccinations Rise, Normal Life Slowly Returns
Cases continue to drop and museums, sporting events and small concerts are beginning to return.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rittenhouse Trial Pushed to November
Case postponed for 18-year-old charged with killing two people at Kenosha protests.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Conservation Congress Debates Carbon Fee
Some members fear it’s straying from mission to advise state agencies on natural resources management.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Declines at Nursing Homes
Long-term care facilities have accounted for one-third of pandemic deaths in Wisconsin.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Activist Investors Continue to Bash Kohl’s
Performing 'just slightly better than the worst companies in retail’.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?
Village of Somers’ diversion request may be followed by others from area, expert says.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Against Foxconn Dropped
Plaintiffs attorney withdraws suit, due to new information discovered, while preserving right to re-file case.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
