Wisconsin Public Radio
State Unemployment System Overwhelmed
Callers can’t get through, 1.5 million calls last week to Department of Workforce Development.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Police Enforce Stay-At-Home Order?
So far Milwaukee Police Chief Morales, other city police departments push voluntary compliance.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Colleges Will Refund $78 Million
Wisconsin’s 13 universities and branch campuses reimbursing students moving off campus.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Deadlocks on Pandemic Guidance
Proposal would have reprimanded clerks in Dane and Milwaukee counties.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers To Purchase Ventilators, Protective Equipment
Moves come after Republican lawmakers rejected a broad COVID-19 bill floated by Evers.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Could Get $2.2 Billion Stimulus Funds
And Milwaukee in line for $102.7 million in direct aid from COVID-19 stimulus fund.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Victimizes the Uninsured
And under-insured. Those lacking coverage struggle to get specialty care, hospital services.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Won’t Delay Spring Election
City of Green Bay sued, saying it couldn’t hold election safely, judge dismisses suit.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fourth Election Lawsuit Arguing for Postponement
This one filed by advocacy groups arguing that maintaining the election will disenfranchise minorities.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Eight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community
In the City of Milwaukee, the African-American community is facing a crisis.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Are Many COVID-19 Tests Negative?
On average, 16 tests come back negative for every one positive, right now.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Holds Off Debate on Evers’ Emergency Powers
Despite adversarial relationship, GOP leaders say now isn't an appropriate time.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
