Wisconsin Public Radio
An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country
Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sees Rise in Unpaid Medical Bills
1.2 billion uncompensated care In 2018, up 7.6% from 2017, says Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Sep 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fitzgerald Will Run for Congress
Senate Majority Leader to run for Sensenbrenner’s 5th Congressional district seat.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Betsy DeVos Comes to Town
U.S. Education Secretary visits St. Marcus Lutheran School, promotes $5 billion federal plan for private schools.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
School Groups Push Tobacco, Vaping Laws
In response to vaping crisis, bill restricts tobacco products sales to those 21 and older.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Tops in TIF Money for Streetcar
State tax system forced Milwaukee’s dependence on TIF, WPF report finds.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Changes Plans In One Day
Announces fancy nine-story dome it will build, then switches to one-story warehouse-like building.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System’s Growth Is Top Heavy
8% drop in system’s faculty over three year period while number of administrators grew 3.5%.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Deaths From Running Red Lights Rising
Up nationally but Wisconsin “has one of the worst increases.”
Sep 11th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vaping-Related Lung Diseases Surging
450 suspected cases of lung disease in 33 states, including 46 in Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits
Study shows new proposal could cut off 18 percent of SNAP recipients in state.
Sep 7th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Smaller Cities Embrace Bike Share
Wisconsin Rapids leads the way. City of 18,000 has logged 1,000 rides.
Sep 7th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
