Wisconsin Public Radio
New Class of Clerks Prepares to Run Elections
Some 2,000 local clerks in Wisconsin will face heightened stress of running elections.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid
Half of estimated loss due to state adjustment for school district's financial errors.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCourt Decision Holds Up Wisconsin’s $70 Million Drug Settlement
US Supreme Court ruling blocks nation-wide Purdue Pharma opioid settlement.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioFoodShare Participation Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
This 'may be the new normal,' says researcher with WPF, which released report.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioMayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City
13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio11 Injured in Escalator Malfunction at Brewers Game
Malfunction sends 6 to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate
State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.
Jun 29th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Tool Sued For Allegedly Using Forced Prison Labor
Supplier allegedly exploited and forced prisoners to do 'grueling work' under 'humiliating and dehumanizing' conditions
Jun 28th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioSecond Vos Recall Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission
In 4-2 vote, commissioners said around 188 recall signatures were collected outside 60-day deadline
Jun 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioU.S. Supreme Court Halts Cross-State Pollution Regulations, Impacting Wisconsin
EPA plan aims to protect public health, but the rule has faced pushback from states and industry groups.
Jun 28th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing
Milwaukee is 1 of 21 communities to receive grant from new PRO Housing program.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio