Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Expects $212 million in Losses
The pandemic has brought a fiscal crisis to the university system.
May 8th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBusinesses Prepare for Possible Re-Opening
State hangs in the balance while Supreme Court deliberates Safer-At-Home order.
May 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioFor Now, Milwaukee Must ‘Learn To Live With’ COVID-19
Local officials dealing with the pandemic look back on past two months of COVID-19.
May 7th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Tax Revenue Down $870 Million
The pandemic has led to a massive slow down in tax collections for the state.
May 7th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMMAC Wants State to Start Reopening Next Week
The group supported Evers original stay at home order that ended April 24.
May 7th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Suggests Changes to Evers’ Order
On stay at home policies, Republican leader says legislators more in touch with people than Evers.
May 6th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioFroedtert Hospital Testing Remdesivir
10 patients infected with COVID-19 will be treated with drug as part of nationwide study.
May 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioSchools Face Uncertain Financial Future
New report projects shrinking funding. "So many revenue sources are falling.”
May 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioDMV Waives Road Tests For Eligible Teens
During pandemic eligible teen drivers can get driver's license without passing a road test.
May 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState’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 RadioState 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 Radio87% 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