Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary
Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mercury in Great Lakes Trout Persists
Though waters cleaner, invasive species have forced trout to eat food with higher mercury concentrations.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack
Barrett says Trump’s rhetoric has fed anger leading to such attacks.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed
87% of victims request housing help. Proposal budgets $100,000 for temporary housing.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Where the Gun Shot Victims Go
Froedtert Hospital treats 90 percent of city’s gun-related injuries, passed 320 this year.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
PSC Approves Rate Hike for We Energies
But lower than requested. CUB says agreement with two utilities will save rate payers $100 million.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Targets Evers’ Agriculture Secretary
Fitzgerald warns governor that Senate won't confirm Brad Pfaff, which means he’ll be fired.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State ACT Scores Dip In 2019
Down slightly from prior years but still higher than the national average.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators May Hike Public Defenders Pay
Plan would more closely align state public defenders’ pay with that of state prosecutors.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Johnson Says Trump Not Guilty
President shouldn’t be impeached, says Johnson, who won’t recuse himself despite his Ukraine involvement.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession
Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
