Wisconsin Public Radio
New Milwaukee-to-Green Bay Bus Begun
Amtrak replaces shuttered Greyhound service, with two daily round-trip buses.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Has Tiny Reserve Fund
Lowest since 2011, enough surplus to run government for just two days in budget sent to Evers.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lives of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Pioneers
50 years after Stonewall, new book chronicles early leaders in state’s gay history.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Human Trafficking Still a Hidden Problem
State had more than 60 cases in 2018, but much of it undetected, experts say.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Budget Bill The Shortest in Decades
Republicans worked for “veto-proof” bill so Gov. Evers has little room to reshape legislation.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gerrymandering
Ruling effectively ends challenge to Republicans’ skewed legislative maps.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Delaying Mount Pleasant Plant?
WEDC says company moving back completion of promised plant to early 2021.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Sends $82 Billion Budget to Evers
Governor can reject, approve or partially veto the Republicans' revised version of budget.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
10,000 People Want LGBTQ Flag Removed
Petition delivered to Gov. Evers, who ordered flag atop Capitol building for Pride Month.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Clara Neupert, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Court Says Governor Rules Over Schools
Conservative majority’s decision says elected state superintendent must get governor’s approval for rule changes.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes State Budget By 60-39
To secure Senate approval adds amendment to help a company championed by Republican senator.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Poverty Hasn’t Declined in State
Study finds no decline since Great Recession. Milwaukee County the worst: 17% in poverty.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
