Wisconsin Public Radio
Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn
As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Calls For Change in Treating Juvenile Offenders
Alliance pushes for nurturing, not life sentences for teen offenders.
Mar 21st, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Colleges, Universities To Get $565 Million In Aid
Half of federal pandemic aid received must go for student emergency grants.
Mar 21st, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
4 New Pharmacies Will Offer Vaccines
Meijer and Walmart, two other chains, added to state’s vaccine distribution program.
Mar 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget
Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care Workers “Drained” by Pandemic
A new report finds a strained workforce after a year of the pandemic.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Utility Moratorium Ending April 15th
Utilities report thousands of homes and businesses could have utilities disconnected.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Victims in Roundy’s Warehouse Shooting Identified
Police continue to investigate the workplace shooting.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Launching $300 Unemployment Supplement
In the coming months three more unemployment assistance programs will be available.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget
But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Mass Vaccination Sites Open
At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
