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
California Got Most of State’s $810 Million
But unlike Wisconsin’s “shovel ready” train project, California’s hit many obstacles. 5th in a series.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Few Local Water Systems Test for PFAS
DNR says 2 of 125 treatment plants in state submitted results for toxic PFAS chemicals.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ryan’s New Foundation Will Fight Poverty
Janesville-based American Idea Foundation will promote free market, kick-started with $7 million in campaign funds.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Good News, Bad News on State Budget
Report finds 2018-19 year had $1.7 billion surplus, but new budget will exceed projected revenues by $800 million.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Airport Prepares for 2020 Convention
New restaurants, shops, marketing planned in time for Democratic National Convention.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Decision to Refuse Train Funding “Purely Political”
LaHood says Walker wanted to kill a Democratic plan created by Doyle and Obama. Part 4 of series.
Oct 27th, 2019 by Hannah Haynes, Wisconsin Public Radio
Polluted Wells Issue is Urgent, Legislator Says
Rep. Shankland, member of Water Quality Task Force, says state funding needed to help families.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
