Wisconsin Public Radio
DHS Expanding Vaccinators for Assisted Living Facilities
DHS is partnering with independent pharmacies, local health departments to hasten rollout.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison Protester Gets Probation on Extortion Charges
Devonere Johnson's arrest sparked further protest in June.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
DWD Wants A Modernized Unemployment System
Secretary was in "complete shock" the first time she saw the antiquated systems.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules
Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Revenue Surplus Higher Than Expected
State officials will begin next budget with a projected balance of $1.9 billion.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Resists Senate COVID-19 Compromise
Bill showed Senate Republicans too willing to 'cave into the governor,' Vos charges.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate
State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition
System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward
State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
When Will Unemployment Benefits Arrive?
Federal pandemic package includes 11 weeks of aid, but when will state DWD process them?
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pandemic Has Slowed Court Cases
Many in jail awaiting trial charged with homicides, sexual assault and lesser felonies.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
