Wisconsin Public Radio
New Revenue Projection Below Walker’s
LFB report shows $1.8 billion, not $2.1 billion in new revenue for next state budget.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Budget Will ‘Put Kids First’
His chief of staff says governor’s budget will prioritize K-12 schools, UW System.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCities Changing Sex Offender Residency Rules
Milwaukee, Brookfield, West Allis, others expanding areas where offenders can live.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case
Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioPolar Storm Pummels the State
Winter storm warning, 6 to 13 inches of snow, then arctic cold. Ugh.
Jan 28th, 2019 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioWorkforce Development Head Wants Better Wages
Caleb Frostman, new state director, says family supporting jobs should be key concern.
Jan 27th, 2019 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing
Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.
Jan 26th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Gets Mixed Grades on Pre-K Classes
New study of 40 cities finds lots of access to pre-K, but quality is sometimes lacking.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioPoll Shows Strong Support for Evers Proposals
Marquette poll finds majority favors Medicaid expansion, hiking special education funding.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioChisholm Supports Probe of Clergy Sex Abuse
Calls for statewide investigation of Catholic Church’s handling of child sex abuse allegations.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioAmerican Family Gave “Incredibly Rich” Offer
So says MillerCoors, which lost Miller Park naming rights to insurance company.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Tells Kaul to Drop ACA Lawsuit
Governor says people voted for this, but GOP legislators insist AG must obey their new law.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio