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
Bill Allows Red Light Cameras in City
Legislation would give Milwaukee Police another tool to combat speeding, reckless driving.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNA Evidence Backlog Greatly Reduced
Effort to reduce backlog yields results. Evers and Kaul want more funding for crime lab.
Jun 22nd, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tougher Drunk Driving Laws Pass Unanimously
Assembly also approves delaying closure of juvenile justice facilities, and passes electric scooter legalization.
Jun 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Upholds Lame-Duck Laws
The conservative majority not persuaded by arguments that extraordinary session was unconstitutional.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
