Wisconsin Public Radio
Community Activists Discuss Police Reforms
Everything from cutting funds from police budgets to community control over public safety.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Brady Carlson and Kyla Calvert Mason, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Milwaukee, Madison Will Reopen This Fall
Universities will limit the size of in person classes, with many courses moving online.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Utilities On Track to Cut Emissions 40%
That’s by 2026. And many aim for 80% cut by 2050, according to state Public Service Commission report.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Online Sales Taxes Won’t Help State Budget
They’ve risen during pandemic, but under state law must be used to lower income taxes.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s LGBTQ Groups Celebrate Historic Ruling
US Supreme Court’s decision bans workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homicides Way Up In County This Year
Up from 47 to 80 at this time last year, with most (73) in the city.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DACA Immigrants Await High Court Ruling
6,600 in Wisconsin with DACA status await U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s effort to end program.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Issues Pandemic Guidelines
Campuses should have social distancing for classes, use residence halls for quarantines, testing.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Police Union Supports Reforms
State’s largest police union supports chokehold ban, “bad cop” registry.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Time to Face Systemic Racism, Biden Says
Presidential candidate’s address to state’s Democrats says “soul of America” is at stake.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Utility Disconnection Moratorium Ending
Starting July 1st, utilities can charge late fees and disconnect services.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Students Need a Coronavirus Vaccine to Go to School?
Medical experts say yes, but a loophole remains for anti-vaxxers in Wisconsin.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
