Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Beef, Pork Farmers Getting Squeezed
Prices for beef and pork plummet as meatpacking plants slow production, yet retail prices rising.
May 5th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Businesses Get $9.7 Billion in Loans
Two rounds of federal Paycheck Protection Program gave loans to 40,000 and then 30,000 businesses.
May 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
87% of School Funding Referendums Passed
Near-record year for approvals. Local funding makes up for state real-dollar declines.
May 4th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Manufacturing in Decline During Pandemic
In a survey, three quarters of the industry reported business was down.
May 2nd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Independent Restaurants Devastated by Pandemic
Restaurants were already a tough business, then the pandemic hit.
May 2nd, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court to Hear GOP Challenge of ‘Safer At Home’
Justices will hear oral arguments on Tuesday
May 1st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM, MATC, Other Colleges Creating Incentives For Fall Admission
Deadline extensions and scholarships are being used to attract students in an uncertain time
May 1st, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Harley Changes Strategy As Sales Plummet
The Milwaukee based motorcycle manufacturer has taken a hit during the pandemic.
May 1st, 2020 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
OSHA Supervising Re-Opening of Meat Packing Plants
COVID-19 infection rate in Green Bay is skyrocketing.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Business Lobby Wants State to Re-Open Monday
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is pushing its plan to reopen Wisconsin businesses next week.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is The Meat Safe to Eat?
COVID-19 outbreaks at state's meatpacking plants raises questions for consumers.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘It’s a Pain I Can’t Even Describe’
Adrienne Lathan, 48, describes how COVID-19 ravaged her body and killed her father.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
