Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Announces $50 Million For Low-Interest Home Repair Loans
Individual loans from $5,000 to $50,000 offered for houses built before 1984.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws
In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homeless Camps Expanding Across the County
Milwaukee County seeing rise in homelessness, rise in encampments.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding
Just 31.5% of costs funded by state, notes Jill Underly. 'This is not nearly enough.'
Sep 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges
Rep. Scott Krug chides US Rep. Tom Tiffany, RNC for calling foul on absentee ballots.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot
Kennedy suspended presidential campaign, fears he will take votes away from Trump.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gun Education Center Will Join Military Museum in Kenosha
Center's managers stress its apolitical nature and educational offerings. Funded by Pritzker family.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship
Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Great Lakes Water Standards Would Apply Only to New Ships, Limiting Impact
Existing vessels are exempt from installing treatment systems to control the spread of invasive species.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wausau Mayor Removes Ballot Drop Box, Sparks Outrage
State law gives municipal clerks, not mayors, authority to make decisions about drop boxes
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kamala Harris Supports Eliminating Filibuster to Restore Abortion Rights
In interview with WPR, Democratic presidential candidate stresses importance of this issue.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme and Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
