Wisconsin Public Radio
The Return of Phonics
New state DPI leader pushing schools for greater use of phonics.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Holds Satellite Iowa Caucus
And its votes are in. At Marquette University, Iowa residents living here vote. And who won?
Feb 4th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘When, Not If’ Medical Marijuana Is Legalized
Lawmakers of both parties privately agree it will be legalized, legislator tells Milwaukee Press Club.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds ACT Test Decline Since 2014
State’s students less college ready, ‘alarming' black vs white achievement gap.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Candidates Battle at Debate
Fallone manages to stay on the outside as Karofsky and Kelly sling mud at each other.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push $10M Clean Water Fund
Trust fund would support clean water projects, though a cash source for the fund remains uncertain.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bills Would Block Tech Companies Collecting Personal Data
Legislation would allow Wisconsin residents to block collection of their data and could impose fines up to $20 million.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Fair Deal’ Sales Tax Referendum Blocked From April Ballot
But there's still a chance for the November ballot.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Program Seeks 100 Schools to Do Solar
Joint venture of solar foundation and Midwest Renewable Energy seeks 100 cooperating schools in state.
Jan 29th, 2020 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Private School Vouchers Boost State Economy?
So argues study by conservative group, which pushes for more funding. Public school advocates object.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says
Pushes U.S. Senate to let Bolton testify in Trump impeachment trial.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Order for Redistricting Commission
Nonpartisan effort to avoid gerrymandering, but Republicans vow to do their own maps.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
