Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Declines Vaccine
As polls show about 50% of GOP men will refuse vaccine, state’s Republican congressmen won’t speak out.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Targets Prescription Drugs
Passed by both houses, aims to lower drug prices, goes to Evers for his signature.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits
Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?
Mar 16th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Studies Link Obesity and Severe COVID-19
And 67% of Wisconsin adults are obese or overweight, state data shows.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Unemployment Aid Coming to State
Federal stimulus extends unemployment benefits to September, ups number of weeks recipients can get aid.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
USDA Expands Pandemic School Meals
Schools will be able to serve free meals through summer and all of September.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tech Schools See Big Enrollment Declines
Pandemic reduces enrollment nationally 10%, report says. State schools see similar trend.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy
The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, 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
