Wisconsin Public Radio
Nearly 1,000 MPS Students Haven’t Attended A Single Day of School This Year
District Attorney's office doesn't have capacity to prosecute all the truancy cases.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say
They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
GE HealthCare Consolidating Wisconsin Operations in Waukesha
Locations in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa with 1,000 workers will be moved in phases.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners
Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Eliminate Teen Work Permits
Critics say it would eliminate funding for employer education, compliance monitoring.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin
Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit
Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has More Demand Than Money For Broadband Expansion
$221 million in grant requests is five times the amount the state has available.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Announces Easing of Restrictions At Two Prisons
Waupun, Green Bay prisons partially taken out of lockdown. Lawsuit alleges cruel and unusual punishment.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Would Clearly Define Gig Workers As Contractors, Not Employees
Proposal would affect drivers for services Uber, Lyft, DoorDash. Conflict with Biden's proposal.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Hard Rock Casino Plan Again Advancing
Two votes expected to occur this month, reviving previously rejected plan.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature
Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
