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
Line Forming for Sensenbrenner’s Seat
8 Republicans (Vukmir, Nicholson, Fitzgerald, Farrow etc.) considering a run, along with one Democrat.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Home Construction Lags Behind Economy
Study says new home construction trails rate of inflation, stalling growth in property taxes.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Expands Minority Teacher Loan Program
Would bring more minority teachers to 20 additional school districts.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Organic Valley Now 100% Renewable
Largest food company in the world to get 100 percent of its energy from renewables.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rise of Automated Breathalyzer Tests
Many counties using automated kiosks to conduct court-mandated alcohol screening.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lack of Freight Trains Damaging Roads?
More freight trains could remove 350,000 trucks from northern Wisconsin roads, analysis finds.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Unanimous Senate Committee Vote on Hemp Bill
Bipartisan bill would make pilot program for growing hemp in the state permanent.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Abele Urges Bus Drivers to Settle Contract
Union and county transit system have been in contract fight for 18 months.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC
State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Hire Private Attorney In Clash With AG
15 state lawsuits have been stalled by legislators' dispute with Kaul over confidentiality agreement.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals
Directs DNR to create standards for drinking, surface water on PFAS chemicals.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
