Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Pay Raises Approved After Nearly 6-Month GOP Blockade
Some 34,000 workers had to wait since July for standoff on DEI issue to be settled.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety
$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Wisconsin GOP Chair Says Fake Electors Were ‘Tricked’
Andrew Hitt, one of 10 fake electors, blames it all on Trump's lawyers.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Made Progress Toward Clean Energy in 2023
But needs to transition at faster rate to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin
New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Gas Prices Are Below National Average
And falling. Trend is helping bring down inflation.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Could Prevent Nearly All Maternal Deaths Review Finds
55 people died in 2021 alone. Group working to analyze issue, recommend improvements.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Says UW Deal Is ‘First Step’ To End ‘Cancerous’ Diversity Practices
Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Subject School Construction To Competitive Bidding
Wisconsin is one of three states where contracts can be awarded on no-bid basis.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislator Indicates Support For Wisconsin PFAS Ban
State Sen. Eric Wimberger says he would consider phaseout. Paper companies have concerns.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Following LGBTQ+, Racial Book Bans, ACLU Files Wave of Records Requests
Move follows surge in book bans, including a 400+ item request in Elkhorn.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Propose State Protections For Same-Sex Marriages
Proposal follows 2022 federal law, overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Would strike 2006 constitutional amendment.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
