Wisconsin Public Radio
Minority Workers Get Less Unemployment Aid?
National studies shows Black, Latino workers typically get less aid. Wisconsin has no data by race.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
K-12 Teachers Don’t Reflect Students’ Diversity
Study finds state's teachers of color up by 22.5% in last decade while students of color rose 28%.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Health Care Workers Demand Hazard Pay
As COVID-19 cases rise again, Democratic bill provides increased pay, paid medical leave.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Appeals Court Upholds Early Voting Restriction
Overrules federal district court, upholds Republican restrictions on voting in Wisconsin.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison Protester Faces Heavy Charges
Two federal counts of extortion, up to 40 years in prison.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Demand Up But Home Sales Down
Home owners reluctant to sell now, but low interest rates have buyers hot to buy, pushing up prices.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brewers Season May Include Pictures of Fans
A shortened season, health guidelines and maybe cardboard cutouts of fans in the stands.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Antimicrobial Product Misuse May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance
Their heavy use during the pandemic has some experts worried.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will COVID-19 Vaccine be a Silver Bullet?
UW-Madison Medical School Dean lays out challenges that remain, even if vaccine is developed.
Jun 27th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
A COVID-19 Case Spike May Merit Bar Limits, Sen. Johnson Says
But schools should open this fall.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS
The agency got the go-ahead from the state's Natural Resources Board.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Clean Energy Jobs Hard Hit by Pandemic
Steadily growing industry saw thousands of job losses.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
