Wisconsin Public Radio
Why State’s Birth Rate Is Falling
Lowest rate in 44 years. Several reasons, experts say.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Virtual Charter Schools Up 140%
In the last decade virtual charter school enrollment grew from 3,106 to 7,465 students.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Legislators Target Racial Inequality
'Disrupting Disparities’ proposals by African American lawmakers include criminal justice reforms.
Dec 25th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wausau May Legalize Snowball Fights
National media mockery nudges city to end 58-year-old ordinance that bans throwing snowballs.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rise in Pot Vaping by Teens
Use has doubled in two years nationally. Schools in state see rising problem.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gun Rights Group Seeks 1 Million Members
West Bend-based concealed carry group competes with NRA but stresses family protection.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans May Push Property Tax Cut
Fitzgerald says bill may be introduced next year. But casts doubt on homeless funding.
Dec 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Says 35,000 City Voters At Risk
Mayor criticizes voter purge, pushes state officials to protect election system’s integrity.
Dec 21st, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Convention Center Moves Forward
District board hires Atlanta-based architectural firm for $300 million project.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Says Changes to Foxconn Deal Likely
Foxconn offers statement with no mention of changing contract.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill to Ban “Sanctuary Cities” Returns
GOP proposal penalizes cities, counties that don't cooperate fully with immigration enforcement.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
