Wisconsin Public Radio
WE Energies Won’t Demand Solar Surcharge
Company backs off after announcing its settlement with RENEW Wisconsin.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Tied for Lowest E-Cigarette Tax
Among 20 states that now tax it, Wisconsin tied with three states for lowest rate.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
New DNR Staff Will Probe Pollution
Added scientists will look at impact of “forever chemicals” contamination by Tyco company.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Addresses “Staggering” Cost of Diabetes
Estimated $5.5 billion annual cost for state, 40% of residents projected to get disease.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gerrymandering Bill is Bipartisan
Three Republican legislators are co-sponsers of bill calling for nonpartisan redistricting.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Allows Anonymity to Lottery Winners
GOP legislators want to protect winners from harassment.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Foreclosure Rates Have Plummeted
Lowest since at least 2008, research shows, at one-third the peak in metro area.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Hitting Record Water Levels
Lake Erie and Lake Ontario hit highest level ever recorded, Lake Michigan nears record.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Seek to Limit Governor’s Veto
Legislators propose constitutional amendment to bar partial vetoes increasing spending.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Says Foxconn Won’t Meet Jobs Goals
Governor tells CNBC the company will likely hire 1500 employees, not 1800.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Healthy Are State’s Lakes?
E coli advisory closed South Shore Beach on July 4th. Dozens of beaches with issues since 2013.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Fell Short on Highways?
Legislators in both parties say budget lacked long-term solution to state’s transportation woes.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
